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continuous in French

continuous in French is continu, continuel — continuous means going on without any break or interruption.

continuous in French

continu
adj
Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption.
continuel
adj
Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption.
continu
adj

What does "continuous" mean?

  1. adjective Going on without any break or interruption.
    "Continuous rain fell on the village for three days and the river rose."
  2. adjective In grammar, describing a verb form that shows an action still in progress.
    "Use the past continuous to say what you were doing when the phone rang."
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continuous in a sentence

  • Continuous rain fell on the village for three days and the river rose.
  • The factory runs on a continuous production line, 24 hours a day.
  • Use the past continuous to say what you were doing when the phone rang.
  • "She was reading" is a continuous form, not a simple one.

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What is "continuous" in French?
"continuous" in French is continu, continuel. continuous means: Going on without any break or interruption.
How do you use "continuous" in a sentence?
Example: "Continuous rain fell on the village for three days and the river rose." In French, "continuous" is continu, continuel.
Are there other ways to say "continuous" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "continuous": continu, continuel.
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