Continuer
Example: Nous devons continuer à travailler pour atteindre nos objectifs.
Definition
"Continuer" means to persist in an action or state without stopping, especially to keep doing something that has already begun. For example, in the phrase 'Nous devons continuer à travailler pour atteindre nos objectifs,' it implies maintaining effort to reach goals.
Etymology
The word "continuer" comes from the Latin verb 'continuare,' which means 'to join together, keep up, or prolong.' It entered French through Old French, retaining its sense of carrying on or prolonging an action. Did you know that "continuer" shares roots with the English word 'continue,' both linked to the idea of uninterrupted progression?
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"Continuer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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