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No. 9,194 in French

continues

"Continues" in French means "continue" or "go on" in English.

In a sentence

  • Elle continue de travailler malgré les obstacles.

    She continues to work despite the obstacles.

    In this sentence, 'continue' is used as an action performed by the subject, expressing ongoing activity despite challenges.

  • Nous espérons que l'équipe continue ses efforts.

    We hope that the team continues its efforts.

    Here, 'continues' is the verb expressing the subject's ongoing action.

  • La rivière continue son cours vers l'océan.

    The river continues its course toward the ocean.

    'Continue' in this context is used metaphorically to describe the natural ongoing progression of the river.

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