continental

• Qui se rapporte à un continent ou en a les caractéristiques, en particulier à l'Europe continentale par opposition aux îles Britanniques.

Relating to or characteristic of a continent, especially the mainland of Europe as distinct from the British Isles.

1. Relating to the American colonies during the Revolutionary WarB2formalamerican

   Pertaining to the American colonies during and right after the American Revolutionary War.

   continental (relatif aux colonies américaines pendant la guerre d'indépendance)

   • The Continental Congress declared independence in 1776.
   • Continental soldiers fought bravely for their freedom.
   • The Continental Army was led by General George Washington.

   Synonymescolonialrevolutionary

2. B1formal

   Of or relating to a continent, especially the continents of North America or Europe.

   continental (relatif à un continent)

   • The continental climate is characterized by hot summers and cold winters.
   • Continental drift is a key concept in geology.
   • The continental shelf extends far into the ocean.

   Synonymesmainland

3. Limited to a continentB1formal

   Being or concerning a specific continent, especially North America or Europe.

   continental (relatif à un continent)

   • The company focuses on continental European markets.
   • Continental philosophy differs from analytic philosophy.
   • They traveled across the continental United States.

   Synonymesmainland

   Antonymesinsularislandoceanic