continuité
/kɔ̃.ti.nɥi.te/feminine
The English word continuity is translated into French as continuité.
continuité is a noun used to describe a lack of interruption.
Meaning: lack of interruption (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term pérennité is a formal alternative that emphasizes sustainability and long-term continuity.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so the definite article used is la continuité.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and is pronounced /kɔ̃.ti.nɥi.te/.
Did you know?
- In French cinema and television, the person responsible for 'continuity' is called la scripte, a feminine noun even when the professional is a man.
- If you are discussing the 'continuity' of a person's presence in a role, French often uses the noun permanence instead of continuité.
- The French word pérennité, mentioned as a formal alternative, shares a root with 'perennial', implying something that lasts through the years like a plant.
Examples in context
- En réalité, les Algériens veulent un changement mais dans la continuité, ce qui signifie, changer les chefs de gouvernement par d'autres nouveaux chefs, mais le contenu sera le même : les principes islamiques qui engendrent la dictature et tout le reste !In reality the Algerians want a change but in continuity, which means, to change the heads of the government by other new heads, but the content will be the same: the Islamic principles that breed dictatorship and everything else!This sentence illustrates how the concept of change can occur within the context of continuité.Tatoeba #9830875 by Igider, translation #9800636 by Igider
- La continuité du projet est essentielleThe continuity of the project is essential.
- La pérennité de l'entreprise est notre prioritéThe continuity of the company is our priority.
- La suite de l'étude analysera la continuité du phénomèneThe following part of the study will analyze the continuity of the phenomenon.
- Il faut assurer une certaine cohérence dans cette histoireWe need to ensure some continuity in this story.
- L'enchaînement de toutes ces actions est essentielThe continuity of all these actions is essential.
- Le gouvernement a assuré la continuité des services publics pendant la crise.The government ensured the continuity of public services during the crisis.
- La pérennité de ce modèle d'affaires est remise en question.The continuity of this business model is being questioned.
- La suite de notre discussion abordera la continuité de cette politique.The following part of our discussion will address the continuity of this policy.
- On doit garder une certaine cohérence entre les différentes étapes du projet.We need to maintain some continuity between the different stages of the project.
- Il faut assurer la continuité du service.We must ensure the continuity of the service.
- La continuité de l'histoire est importante pour nous.The continuity of history is important to us.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are discussing a business plan.
- HugoComment maintenir la continuité du travail ?How do we maintain the continuity of the work?
- ManonNous devons mieux organiser les dossiers.We need to organize the files better.
- HugoC'est essentiel pour éviter les interruptions.It is essential to avoid interruptions.
- ManonJe suis d'accord, Manon le pense aussi.I agree, Manon thinks so too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “continuity” translations and entries continuité, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
