perdurer
Perdurer is a French verb meaning to endure, to last over time, or to persist. It is used for things that maintain existence or influence across long periods, such as traditions, memories, institutions, or natural features. The word conveys a sense of lasting presence rather than mere duration.
Etymology traces perdurer to Latin perdurare, formed from per- “through” and durare “to last.” It entered Old
Usage of perdurer often pairs with phrases like à travers les siècles, dans le temps, or qui
Conjugation follows the pattern of regular -er verbs. Present indicative forms include: je perdure, tu perdures,