soutenu
Meanings
Adjective
1. sustained, maintained, concerted
2. sustained, lasting, enduring
3. high-register; formal (of language)
Examples11
des efforts soutenus
a sustained effort
une attention soutenue
close attention
un bonheur soutenu
lasting happiness
résistance soutenue
sustained resistance
un enthousiasme soutenu
sustained enthusiasm
L'activité industrielle est soutenue.
Industrial activity is brisk.