continuerons

Continuerons is the first-person plural form of the French verb continuer in the futur simple tense, meaning "we will continue." It is formed from the infinitive continuer with the regular futur simple ending for the nous form.

In French, the futur simple endings for regular -er verbs are -ai, -as, -a, -ons, -ez, -ont. Therefore, continuerons corresponds to the nous form, and the full set of conjugations for continuer in the futur simple is: je continuerai, tu continueras, il/elle continuera, nous continuerons, vous continuerez, ils/elles continueront. The form continuerons can stand alone in written text when the subject nous is understood or explicit, and it is common in both formal and informal contexts.

Usage of continuerons centers on future actions or states that will continue or be carried forward. It can describe ongoing efforts, plans, or processes. It is negated with ne… pas: Nous ne continuerons pas. Examples include: Nous continuerons nos recherches malgré les obstacles. Le projet continuera l’année prochaine avec de nouveaux partenaires.

Etymology and related terms: continuer derives from Old French continuer, itself from Latin continuare, from continuus (meaning uninterrupted or continuous). In grammar references, continuer is categorized as a regular -er verb for conjugation in the futur simple, though usage notes may discuss nuances of nuance or emphasis in different contexts. See also continuer, futur simple, French verb conjugation.