May Family Month Sale: LIFETIME discount of 40% OFF regular price!
Video Dictionary for Language Learners

The meaning of the French word "constant" and how you use it

1
constant
(adj.) (masc.) (sing.) constant
Add to
Sami

Sami

Content Editor
Sami is a native French speaker, French-English translator and localizer originally from Paris. He studied English literature in Istanbul, Turkey, before working in translation and traveling full-time.
View Bio

Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
Nous apportons un appui constant .
We provide constant support.
Il faut maintenir un niveau d' eau constant .
You have to maintain a constant water level.
Quiz Yourself on " constant"

Video Examples

Video examples are manually reviewed for accuracy.
Having a Passion
on a un sentiment constant de frustration .
we have a constant feeling of frustration.
Quiz Yourself on " constant"
2
constante
(adj.) (fem.) (sing.) constant
Add to
Sami

Sami

Content Editor
Sami is a native French speaker, French-English translator and localizer originally from Paris. He studied English literature in Istanbul, Turkey, before working in translation and traveling full-time.
View Bio

Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
Ma vitesse est constante .
My speed is constant.
La température devrait être constante .
The temperature should be constant.
Quiz Yourself on " constante"

Video Examples

Video examples are manually reviewed for accuracy.
Dissecting Shovel Knight: General Structure - Part 1 of 3
Le déplacement à vitesse constante facilitant la prédiction
The movement at constant speed makes prediction easier,
Pop-Up Stores in France
voilà , dans une boutique puisque de manière plus constante on vend sur notre site .
there you go, in a boutique because we sell more regularly on our website.
Moving from France to Québec
Ah , c' est clair . Il y a une progression constante d' année en année .
Ah, that's clear. There is a constant progression year after year.
Quiz Yourself on " constante"
3
permanent
(adj.) (masc.) (sing.) regular; constant
Add to
Charlotte

Charlotte

Content Editor
Charlotte is a FR-EN translator and live subtitler based in the U.K. She holds a BA in French and Japanese and an MA in audiovisual translation. She has worked as an English tutor in the past and considers herself a life-long language student.
View Bio

Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
Il vit un combat permanent contre la maladie .
He goes through a regular battle against the illness.
Je sens un poids permanent sur mes épaules .
I feel a constant weight on my shoulders.
Quiz Yourself on " permanent"

Video Examples

Video examples are manually reviewed for accuracy.
Victor Hugo in 3 Minutes
toujours engagé , que cela soit par son combat permanent contre la peine de mort , contre la misère .
always committed, whether in his constant battle against the death penalty, against poverty.
The Mathematics of Love - TED Talk
Et ensuite , il faut fournir un effort permanent pour alimenter cette flamme .
And then, you must provide a regular effort to feed this flame.
Quiz Yourself on " permanent"
4
constants
(adj.) (masc.) (pl.) constant
Add to

Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
Leurs revenus sont constants .
Their incomes are constant.
Les flux ne sont pas constants .
The fluxes aren't constant.
Quiz Yourself on " constants"

Video Examples

Video examples are manually reviewed for accuracy.
Dissecting Shovel Knight: General Structure - Part 1 of 3
et assez constants , ce qui rend la petite inertie au sol ,
and quite constant, which makes the small inertia on the ground,
Quiz Yourself on " constants"

Browse other useful French words and phrases

no yes time Friday what Monday Thursday teacher ice cream sister constamment construction consommer consommateur contact contenir contemporain contenu concours continent

Learn a Language with Music Videos, Movie Scenes, Inspiring Talks, and More

Get 14-Day Free Trial
Learn a Language with Music Videos, Movie Scenes, Inspiring Talks, and More