continue

/kɔ̃.ti.ny/continuer
1.
verbInd, Imp1stPresSing1, 2, 3

keep going

carry on

resume

Il continue de parler même si personne ne l'écoute.

He keeps talking even if no one is listening.

Synonyms:poursuivre, reprendre, persévérer
2.
adjectivefeminine

continuous

uninterrupted

C'est une pluie continue depuis ce matin.

It's been continuous rain since this morning.

Synonyms:ininterrompu, constant, permanent

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Continue can be a feminine singular adjective meaning "continuous" or "ongoing." It is also a conjugated form of the verb *continuer* (to continue).

USAGE

As an adjective: "une pluie continue" (continuous rain).

As a verb: "Je continue mon chemin." (I continue my path.) "Il continue à travailler." (He continues to work.)

CONJUGATION - 1st Group

Je continue

Tu continues

Il/elle/on continue

Nous continuons

Vous continuez

Ils/elles continuent

TRAPS

Distinguish continue (feminine adjective) from *continu* (masculine adjective).

Also, recognize it as an adjective form, not just a verb like the English "continue."

continue - French Definition & Examples