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permanent

permanent

adjective pehr-mah-NAHN Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

ongoing

Usage Note

Permanent as a noun in feminine (une permanente) means a hair perm — a false cognate trap. In masculine use as an adjective or noun, un permanent can refer to a full-time union official. The adverb en permanence ('permanently', 'constantly') is a very common fixed phrase.

Examples

"Ce bruit est permanent et insupportable."

Natural Translation

This noise is permanent and unbearable.

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