Example: Il travaille sans cesse pour réussir son projet important.
Definition
"Sans cesse" is a French expression meaning continuously or without stopping. It describes an action or state that occurs repeatedly or incessantly over a period of time, as in the example 'Il travaille sans cesse pour réussir son projet important,' implying constant effort without breaks.
Translations
Constantly
Sin cesar
Voortdurend
Sense parar
Ununterbrochen
Etymology
The phrase "sans cesse" originates from French, combining "sans" meaning 'without' and "cesse" derived from the verb "cesser," which means 'to stop.' Together, they literally translate as 'without stopping.' Did you know that this expression has been used in French since the Middle Ages to emphasize persistence and continuity?
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Constantly