Elle a enfin obtenu un contrat permanent après avoir travaillé comme professeure remplaçante pendant des années.
English: She finally got a permanent contract after working as a temporary teacher for years.
permanent /pɛʁmanˈɑ̃/ · adjective · CEFR B2. French translation of "permanent".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- permanent
- Translation
- permanent
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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Article, Gender & Forms
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| Dictionary form | permanent |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- permanent + noun / It is permanent
- Examples
- C'est permanent.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Les dommages sur le vieux tableau sont permanents et ne peuvent pas être réparés facilement.
English: The damage to the old painting is permanent and cannot be repaired easily.
Il a une adresse permanente à Londres, mais il voyage pour le travail la plupart des week-ends.
English: He has a permanent address in London but travels for work most weekends.
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