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constant

constant, steady

adjective kon-STAHN Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: Latin constans, from constare (to stand firm)

Usage Note

Constant has a silent final -t; the feminine form is constante. As a noun, une constante means a constant (in mathematics or science). The adverb constamment means 'constantly' and is commonly used in everyday speech to express repeated or unceasing action.

Examples

"Elle fait des progrès constants dans son travail."

Natural Translation

She is making constant progress in her work.

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