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continent

/ˈkɒntɪnənt/

/ˈkɑːntɪnənt/

continentnoun

continents

/ˈkɒntɪnənt/

/ˈkɑːntɪnənt/

Traductions

continent

Africa is a continent with many different climates.

L’Afrique est un continent aux climats très विविधs.

continentAu sens de « terre ferme » par opposition aux îles ou aux péninsules.

After a long stay on the island, they finally returned to the continent.

Après un long séjour sur l’île, ils sont enfin վերադարձés sur le continent.

Définitions

One of the main landmasses on the earth, usually regarded as seven in number (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America).

Europe is a continent that is known for its rich history and diverse cultures.

The mainland as opposed to islands or peninsulas.

After spending a week on the island, they returned to the continent.

Synonymes

continentproper noun

Définitions

Mainland Europe considered as a distinct entity from the British Isles, often preceded by “the”.

She spent a semester studying art history on the Continent.

continentadjective

more continent

Comp.

most continent

Super.

/ˈkɒn.tɪ.nənt/

/ˈkɑːn.tə.nənt/

Traductions

continentLittéraire ou soutenu; au sens de maîtrise de soi, surtout sexuelle.

He lived a continent life, avoiding excess and indulgence.

Il menait une vie continentе, évitant les excès et l’indulgence.

continentMédecine; se dit d’une personne qui contrôle ses urines ou ses selles.

The patient became continent after several weeks of treatment.

Le patient est redevenu continent après plusieurs semaines de traitement.

Définitions

Exercising self-restraint, especially in regard to sexual activity.

He was known for his continent lifestyle, avoiding any indulgence that might lead to excess.

Able to control urinary or fecal discharge; not incontinent.

The patient remained continent after completing bladder training.

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