continuing

• Qui se poursuit sans interruption ou qui demeure actif au fil du temps, sans cesser.

Describes something that is ongoing, without interruption, or persisting over time.

1. Ongoing or UninterruptedB2formal

   Remaining in force or being carried on without letup.

   continu, en cours

   • The continuing investigation has revealed new evidence.
   • There is a continuing need for more funding in education.
   • The continuing conflict in the region worries many people.

   Synonymescontinuousenduringincessantongoingpersistentrelentlesssustainedunceasinguninterruptedunremitting

   Antonymesbrokendiscontinuousendingintermittentinterruptedstoppingsuspended

2. Long-lastingB2formal

   Of long duration; persisting over time.

   qui dure longtemps

   • The continuing drought has affected the entire country.
   • She has a continuing interest in ancient history.
   • The continuing success of the company is due to its innovative products.

   Synonymesenduringlastinglingeringlong-lastingpermanentperpetualpersistentprolongedprotractedsustainedunceasing

   Antonymesbriefephemeralfleetingmomentaryshort-livedtemporarytransient

• Verbe indiquant le fait de poursuivre ou de reprendre une action, un processus ou un état après une interruption, ou de se prolonger dans le temps.

A verb used to indicate the act of persisting or resuming an action, process, or state after an interruption.

1. Keep going or proceedingA2formal

   To keep doing something without stopping; to go on.

   continuer

   • The meeting will continue after lunch.
   • She continued reading her book late into the night.
   • Please continue with your story.

   Synonymescarry ongo onkeep goingkeep onmaintainpersistpress onproceedpursuesustain

   Antonymesceasediscontinueendhaltpausequitstop

2. Persist or remainB1formal

   To remain in a particular state or position.

   Rester, demeurer

   • The rain continued throughout the day.
   • His interest in music continued for years.
   • The problem continued despite their efforts.

   Synonymesabideendurelastpersistremainstay

   Antonymesceasediscontinueendhaltquitstopterminate

3. Resume after interruptionB1formal

   To start doing something again after stopping.

   Reprendre après une interruption

   • The class continued after the fire alarm.
   • He continued his journey the next morning.
   • Let's continue the discussion tomorrow.

   Synonymescarry onpick upproceedrecommencerenewrestartresumetake up