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PrepMyFrench
Conjugation directory
Continuer is a regular -er verb that helps express ongoing actions or persistence. It is vital for linking ideas in speech and writing.
Use continuer in TEF/TCF writing to show progression, e.g., 'Je continue à étudier le français'.
Ils continuent de parler malgré le bruit.
They continue to talk despite the noise.
Continuer can be followed by 'à' or 'de' + infinitive, but the meaning is the same. Do not forget the preposition; it is incorrect to say 'je continue étudier'.
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Continuer typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.