No. 5,811 in French
continental
Relating to or characteristic of a continent, especially mainland Europe.
In a sentence
Le climat continental est caractérisé par des étés chauds et des hivers froids.
The continental climate is characterized by hot summers and cold winters.
Here, 'continental' is used as an adjective to describe a type of climate associated with continental areas distinct from maritime climates.
Les plats continentaux offrent une variété de saveurs inspirées par les cuisines européennes.
Continental dishes offer a variety of flavors inspired by European cuisines.
In this context, 'continental' refers to food and culinary styles from mainland Europe, emphasizing a cultural and geographical association.
La dérive continentale explique comment les continents se déplacent sur la surface terrestre.
Continental drift explains how continents move across the Earth's surface.
Here, 'continental' pertains to the continents, referring to geographical and geological phenomena.
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