No. 388 in French
continue
"Continue" in French means "continue" or "proceed" in English.
In a sentence
Elle continue à lire son livre tranquillement.
She continues to read her book quietly.
The word 'continue' here is used to denote the act of persisting in an activity (reading) without interruption.
Si tu veux réussir, il faut que tu continues tes efforts.
If you want to succeed, you must continue your efforts.
The word 'continues' in this sentence expresses the necessity of persistence in making efforts.
L'autoroute continue sur plusieurs kilomètres après cette sortie.
The highway continues for several kilometers after this exit.
The word 'continue' here is used to describe the physical continuation or extension of the highway.
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