perennial

• Décrit quelque chose qui dure très longtemps, qui est durable ou qui se répète de manière récurrente.

Describes something that lasts for a very long time, is enduring, or recurs repeatedly.

1. Lasting for a long timeB2formal

   Continuing for a very long time; enduring or persistent.

   qui dure très longtemps

   • The perennial problem of poverty remains unsolved.
   • She has a perennial interest in classical music.
   • The debate over education reform is a perennial issue.

   Synonymesceaselessconstantcontinualenduringeverlastinglastingperpetualpersistentunending

   Antonymesbriefephemeralfleetingmomentaryshort-livedtemporarytransient

2. Recurring or constantB2formal

   Appearing or happening repeatedly; constant.

   Récurrent ou constant

   • He suffers from perennial allergies every spring.
   • The city faces perennial traffic congestion.
   • Perennial optimism is one of her defining traits.

   Synonymesceaselessconstantcontinualcontinuousendlesseverlastingpersistentrecurringrepeatedunremitting

   Antonymesephemeralfleetingmomentarytemporarytransient

3. Plant that lives for many yearsB1formalscientific

   A plant that lives for more than two years, often flowering annually.

   plante vivace

   • Lavender is a popular perennial in many gardens.
   • Perennial plants require less maintenance than annuals.
   • The garden is filled with colorful perennials that bloom each year.

   Antonymesannualbiennial

• Nom désignant une plante qui vit plus de deux ans, fleurissant et produisant des graines chaque année.

A noun referring to a plant that lives for more than two years, typically flowering and producing seeds each year.

1. Plant that lives for many yearsB2formal

   A plant that lives for more than two years, typically flowering and seeding each year.

   plante vivace

   • Lavender is a popular perennial in many gardens.
   • Perennials require less maintenance than annuals.
   • She planted several perennials along the fence.

   Antonymesannualbiennial