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continuingadjective
more continuing
Comp.
most continuing
Super.
UK
/kənˈtɪn.ju.ɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtɪn.ju.ɪŋ/
Translations
continuS’emploie pour une action, un état ou un phénomène qui se prolonge sans interruption.
The continuing rain made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.
La pluie continue a rendu difficile l’organisation d’activités en plein air.
en coursSe dit d’un processus, d’une enquête ou d’une activité qui n’est pas encore terminé.
The continuing investigation has yet to yield any conclusive results.
L’enquête en cours n’a pas encore donné de résultats concluants.
Additional translations
ininterrompuPlus soutenu; met l’accent sur l’absence d’interruption.
Definitions
Persisting in a particular state or activity without interruption.
The continuing rain made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.
Ongoing or in progress over a period of time.
The continuing investigation has yet to yield any conclusive results.
Remaining in force or effect; not ceased or terminated.
Congress passed a continuing resolution to keep the government funded.
Synonyms
ongoing
uninterrupted
persistent
ceaseless
constant
enduring
sustained
Antonyms
discontinuing
ceasing
stopping
continuingnoun
UK
/kənˈtɪn.ju.ɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtɪn.ju.ɪŋ/
Used as a gerund noun meaning the act or process of continuing.
Translations
poursuiteTerme général pour l’idée de prolongation ou de maintien d’une activité.
The continuing of the negotiations showed the parties' commitment to reach an agreement.
La poursuite des négociations a montré la volonté des parties de parvenir à un accord.
Additional translations
continuationPlus littéral; possible dans un registre soutenu ou abstrait.
Definitions
The act of continuing; the process of persisting in an activity or state.
The continuing of the negotiations showed the parties' commitment to reach an agreement.
continueverb

continuing

Gerund

continued
Past Simple
continued
Past Participle
continuing
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtɪn.juː/
US
/kənˈtɪn.juː/
Translations
She decided to continue working on the project despite the challenges.
Elle a décidé de continuer à travailler sur le projet malgré les difficultés.
Additional translations
se poursuivreSe dit d’un état, d’une situation ou d’un phénomène qui dure.
Definitions
To persist in an activity or process.
She decided to continue working on the project despite the challenges.
To resume an activity after an interruption.
After the break, the teacher asked the students to continue reading from where they left off.
To remain in a particular state or condition.
The weather is expected to continue being sunny throughout the week.
To cause (something) to proceed, persist, or be carried on without interruption.
The government pledged to continue the program for another year.
Synonyms
persist
proceed
carry on
keep going
maintain
sustain
endure
last
remain
Antonyms
cease
stop
discontinue
continuenoun
Definitions
An option or opportunity in a video or arcade game that allows the player to resume play after failing or losing all lives.
After using his last continue, he finally beat the final boss.
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