perpetual

constant, incessant

Qui continue tout le temps ou se répète sans cesse.

En anglais simple : Continuing all the time, or happening again and again without a break.

• I’m tired of his perpetual complaints.
• The city seems to be in perpetual motion.
• Their perpetual arguments made it difficult to work.

Synonymes : constant, continuous, unceasing

Contraires : intermittent

Expressions courantes : perpetual motion, perpetual noise, perpetual complaints

éternel, perpétuel

Qui dure toujours ou pendant une période dont on ne connaît pas la fin.

En anglais simple : Lasting forever or for a time with no known end.

• They dreamed of perpetual peace.
• The mountain peaks are covered in perpetual snow.
• Nothing can remain in perpetual darkness if sunlight reaches it.

Synonymes : everlasting, eternal, endless

Contraires : temporary

Expressions courantes : perpetual peace, perpetual darkness, perpetual snow

perpétuel, permanent

Prévu pour durer sans date de fin, comme un droit ou une fonction officielle.

En anglais simple : Arranged to continue without an end date, as with a legal right or official position.

• The agreement grants a perpetual licence.
• They claimed a perpetual right to use the land.
• Does this position come with perpetual tenure?

Synonymes : permanent, indefinite

Contraires : temporary

Expressions courantes : perpetual licence, perpetual copyright, perpetual tenure

remontant

Qui produit des fleurs tout au long de la saison de croissance.

En anglais simple : Producing flowers throughout the season when plants grow.

• These perpetual roses flower throughout the growing season.
• She planted a hybrid perpetual rose beside the gate.
• The gardener selected perpetual varieties for a longer display of flowers.

Synonymes : everblooming

Expressions courantes : perpetual roses, hybrid perpetual rose, perpetual flowering