No. 9,192 in French
continuait
"Continuait" means "was continuing" or "continued" in English.
In a sentence
Il continuait de travailler malgré la fatigue.
He continued working despite the fatigue.
Describes ongoing action in the past, expressing continuity despite challenges.
Elle me disait qu'elle continuait à peindre tous les jours.
She told me that she continued painting every day.
Indicates continuous habitual action in the past, told indirectly.
Même après l'arrêt de la musique, il continuait à chanter.
Even after the music stopped, he continued singing.
Illustrates perseverance in action despite external changes.
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