What does perpétuel in French mean?

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

The word perpétuel in French means life, constant, perpetual, endless, constant, permanent, ever present, perpetual, permanent, perpetual calendar, perpetual motion, permanent secretary. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word perpétuel

life

adjectif (à vie) (prison sentence)

(noun as adjective: Describes another noun--for example, "boat race," "dogfood.")
Cet accusé à été condamné à une peine de prison perpétuelle.
The defendant was sentenced to life imprisonment.

constant, perpetual, endless

adjectif (qui n'a pas de cesse)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ces caprices perpétuels sont insupportables.
These endless tantrums are unbearable.

constant, permanent, ever present

adjectif (continu)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Durant les frimas, le feu est perpétuel dans notre cheminée.
In this wintry weather, we have a fire in the hearth round the clock.

perpetual

adjectif (plante : qui dure toute une saison) (Botany)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les géraniums ont une floraison perpétuelle.
Geranium flowers are perpetual.

permanent

adjectif (qui remplit une charge à vie)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il été nommé secrétaire perpétuel de l'Académie.
He was appointed permanent secretary of the Academy.

perpetual calendar

nom masculin (calendrier permanent)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
J'ai un calendrier perpétuel avec des citations d'auteurs ; il indique le jour de la semaine pour n’importe quelle date, quelle que soit l’année.

perpetual motion

nom masculin (mouvement ne s'arrêtant jamais)

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

permanent secretary

(secrétaire à vie)

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

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