What does constante in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word constante in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use constante in French.

The word constante in French means constant, constant, permanent feature, constant, vital signs, consistent, continual, constant, sure, certain, dissociation constant, gravitational constant, time constant, dielectric constant, in constant decline, constantly decreasing, constantly evolving, in constant evolution, constantly improving, continually improving, constantly rising, even temper, consistent temper, constant temperature. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word constante

constant

adjectif (immuable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Tout au long de sa carrière, ce chanteur a eu une popularité constante.
Throughout his career this singer has enjoyed constant popularity.

constant

nom féminin (quantité invariable) (Mathematics)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le chiffre 2 est une constante arithmétique.
The number two is an arithmetic constant.

permanent feature

nom féminin (tendance permanente)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les constantes de la politique actuelle déplaisent à de nombreux citoyens.
The permanent features of current policy are disliked by many citizens.

constant

nom féminin (informatique : valeur fixe)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
On ne peut pas changer la valeur d'une constante.
You cannot change the value of a constant.

vital signs

nom féminin (surtout au pluriel (valeur considérée normale)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Une infirmière va venir prendre vos constantes. Vos constantes sont normales.
A nurse will come and check your vital signs. // Your vital signs are normal.

consistent

adjectif (régulier, stable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cette élève fut constante durant toute l'année scolaire. Cet objet se déplace à vitesse constante.
This object moves at a steady speed.

continual

adjectif (continu, ininterrompu)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il faut une attention constante lorsque l'on conduit.
Continual attention is needed when driving.

constant

adjectif (fidèle à ses idées, sentiments...)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cet homme est constant tant en amitié qu'en amour.
This man is as loyal (or: faithful) in friendship as in love.

sure, certain

adjectif (vieux (indubitable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

dissociation constant

nom féminin (chimie : valeur liée à la dissociation)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

gravitational constant

nom féminin (valeur liée à la loi de Newton)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

time constant

nom féminin (grandeur à un temps)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Dans le cas d'un circuit RC, la constante de temps se calcule à partir de la formule T=R.C.

dielectric constant

nom féminin (physique: valeur liée au rapport au vide)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

in constant decline, constantly decreasing

locution adjectivale (qui diminue régulièrement)

constantly evolving, in constant evolution

locution adjectivale (qui évolue tout le temps)

Our turnover is constantly increasing.

constantly improving, continually improving

locution adverbiale (qui progresse régulièrement)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Notre chiffre d'affaires est en constante progression. Cet élève est en constante progression.

constantly rising

locution adjectivale (qui augmente régulièrement)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

even temper, consistent temper

nom féminin (humeur sans saute)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

constant temperature

nom féminin (température qui ne varie pas)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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