No. 1,483 in French
continu
Uninterrupted or continuous.
In a sentence
Le mouvement de la rivière est continu et paisible.
The motion of the river is continuous and peaceful.
The word 'continu' is used as an adjective to describe the ongoing, uninterrupted nature of the river's motion, emphasizing its sustained flow.
Nous devons maintenir un effort continu pour réussir.
We must maintain a continuous effort to succeed.
Here, 'continu' serves as an adjective to highlight the need for consistent and uninterrupted effort over time to achieve success.
Il parle d'un travail continu, sans pause ni arrêt.
He speaks of continuous work, without breaks or stops.
In this instance, 'continu' is used as an adjective to convey the idea of uninterrupted work that proceeds without any breaks, emphasizing persistence.
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