This is the 9192nd most frequent French word.
continuait
"Continuait" means "was continuing" or "continued" in English.
Illustrates perseverance in action despite external changes.
Même après l'arrêt de la musique, il continuait à chanter.
Even after the music stopped, he continued singing.
Describes ongoing action in the past, expressing continuity despite challenges.
Il continuait de travailler malgré la fatigue.
He continued working despite the fatigue.
Indicates continuous habitual action in the past, told indirectly.