No. 10,980 in French
perdurait
"Perdurait" means "was lasting" or "was enduring" in English.
In a sentence
La tradition perdurait depuis des générations.
The tradition endured for generations.
In this sentence, 'perdurait' conveys the idea of something continuing or lasting over a long period of time, specifically referring to the tradition.
Son amour pour la musique perdurait malgré les difficultés.
Her love for music persisted despite the challenges.
Here, 'perdurait' is used to express the persistence of an emotional or personal attribute, illustrating resilience in maintaining a passion despite obstacles.
Une atmosphère de joie perdurait après les célébrations.
An atmosphere of joy lingered after the celebrations.
In this instance, 'perdurait' implies that the joyful atmosphere continued to exist beyond the main event, suggesting a lingering effect.
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