continent

• Qualifie une personne capable de contrôler ses fonctions urinaires et intestinales ; désigne aussi une personne qui fait preuve de retenue, notamment en matière de sexualité.

Describes a person who is able to control their bladder and bowel functions; also describes a person who exercises self-restraint, especially in sexual matters.

1. Self-controlledC1formal

   Able to control one's bodily functions, especially the excretion of waste.

   continent (maîtrise de soi)

   • The patient is now continent after the surgery.
   • Being continent is an important milestone for toddlers.
   • The elderly man remained continent with the help of medication.

   Antonymesincontinent

2. Restrained or moderateC2formal

   Exercising self-restraint, especially in desires or appetites.

   Continent, sobre

   • He lived a continent life, avoiding all excesses.
   • The philosopher advocated for a continent approach to pleasure.
   • Her continent behavior was admired by her peers.

   Synonymesabstemiousabstinentchastemoderaterestrainedtemperate

   Antonymesimmoderateincontinentindulgentintemperateunrestrained

• Nom désignant une vaste étendue de terre ferme, l'une des grandes divisions du globe terrestre, comme l'Afrique, l'Asie ou l'Europe.

A noun referring to one of the large landmasses of the Earth, such as Africa, Asia, or Europe.

1. Large landmassA2formal

   One of the seven large continuous landmasses on Earth: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.

   Continent (grande masse de terre)

   • Asia is the largest continent in the world.
   • She has traveled to every continent except Antarctica.
   • The continent of Africa has a diverse range of cultures.

   Synonymeslandmass

2. Mainland (historical)B2formalbritish

   The mainland of Europe, as distinct from the British Isles.

   Continent (Europe continentale)

   • They spent their holiday on the continent, traveling through France and Italy.
   • The British often refer to Europe as 'the Continent'.
   • He moved from the UK to the continent for work.

   Synonymesmainland