permanence
gb/pˈɚmənəns/ us/pˈɚmənəns/
C1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom
C1
property
1
the quality of lasting
the quality of lasting for a long time and not changing or ending
Schéma d’usage :
the permanence of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse permanence (lasting) with permission (allowing).
Synonymes
durability (often used for physical things that can withstand wear.)
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stability (emphasizes not changing or being upset.)
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lastingness (a close, more literal synonym but less common.)
Antonymes
impermanence (the state of not lasting; temporary nature.)
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temporariness (emphasizes that something is only for a short time.)
Collocations
a sense of permanence
|an air of permanence
|seek permanence
|offer permanence
|need permanence
|lack permanence
|the permanence of a decision
|the permanence of a change
|the permanence of a relationship
|the permanence of a solution
Thèmes
daily_life
|time
|relationships
Exemples
- After years of moving around, she wanted the permanence of owning a home.
- Signing the contract gave the project a feeling of permanence.
- They worried about the permanence of the decision once it was made public.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I want more permanence in my life.
- This change may not have permanence.
Nom
technical
C2
property
2
resistance to fading or decay
how well a color or material stays the same and does not fade
Schéma d’usage :
the permanence of [ink/paint/paper/photo]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may use permanent when they mean long-lasting (durable); in art, permanence specifically relates to fading and aging.
Synonymes
lightfastness (more specific: resistance to fading from light exposure.)
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archival quality (emphasizes suitability for long-term storage and preservation.)
Antonymes
fading (loss of color or clarity over time.)
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instability (tendency to change chemically or degrade.)
Collocations
color permanence
|ink permanence
|pigment permanence
|print permanence
|image permanence
|lightfastness and permanence
|test the permanence
|improve permanence
|poor permanence
|archival permanence
Thèmes
art
|materials
|technology
Exemples
- The label claims the ink has excellent permanence on paper.
- Museum staff choose pigments for their permanence under light.
- The photograph lost detail because the dyes had poor permanence.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This paint has good permanence.
- The colors faded because the ink had low permanence.
Nom
business
C1
state
3
permanent employment status
having a job that is not temporary
Schéma d’usage :
gain/permanence in [a job/role/organization]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse permanence where job security is more natural in everyday conversation.
Synonymes
tenure (often used in education or formal institutions, implying protected status.)
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job security (broader: confidence that a job will continue, even without formal permanence.)
Antonymes
temporary work (work for a limited period rather than ongoing employment.)
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precariousness (lack of stability; risk of losing the job.)
Collocations
gain permanence
|achieve permanence
|offer permanence
|permanence in a post
|permanence in office
|lack of permanence
|promise of permanence
|move toward permanence
|grant permanence
|permanence of employment
Thèmes
work
|business
|education
Exemples
- After a year on contract, she was finally granted permanence.
- The policy reduced permanence by increasing the number of short-term roles.
- He accepted a lower salary in exchange for permanence in the position.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I want permanence in my job.
- She got permanence after her probation period.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
permanence
API
GB/pˈɚmənəns/
US/pˈɚmənəns/
Syllabes et accentuation
per - man - ence (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: permanence
- Plural: permanence
Famille de mots
Core family
permanent
adjective B1
permanently
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
impermanence
noun
impermanent
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
permanency
noun
Expressions
air of permanence
1/ˈɛɹ əv pˈɚmənəns/
fixed phrase
impression of being lasting
a feeling that something looks permanent
Exemples
- The stone steps gave the entrance an air of permanence.
- Even a small renovation can add an air of permanence to the space.
- The pop-up shop tried to project an air of permanence.
permanence of vision
1/pˈɚmənəns əv vˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
images briefly linger in the eye
the way your eyes keep an image for a moment after it disappears
Exemples
- Early filmmakers explained motion pictures using the permanence of vision.
- The illusion relies on the viewer’s permanence of vision and rapid frame changes.
sense of permanence
1/sˈɛns əv pˈɚmənəns/
fixed phrase
feeling that something will last
a feeling that something will not change soon
Exemples
- Planting trees gave the yard a sense of permanence.
- They wanted their children to grow up with a sense of permanence.
- The temporary offices never created a sense of permanence for staff.