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French Phrase

Je compte continuer mes études.

/ʒə kɔ̃t kɔ̃.ti.nje me e.tyd/
Meaning"I intend to continue my studies."
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Meaning

I intend to continue my studies. The sentence conveys a personal plan or decision about future academic work, not a certainty but a strong intention.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are talking about your academic plans, answering a question about what you will do after a degree, or explaining your future goals in a formal or semi‑formal conversation.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Jecomptecontinuermesétudes

1

Subject pronoun – Je

The first‑person singular pronoun used before a verb in the present tense.

2

Compter + infinitive

The verb *compter* (to intend) is followed directly by an infinitive to express a future intention.

3

Infinitive – continuer

The infinitive *continuer* means ‘to continue’ and follows *compter* without any preposition.

4

Possessive adjective – mes

*mes* is the plural possessive adjective for ‘my’, used because *études* is plural.

5

Noun – études

The plural noun *études* refers to ‘studies’ or ‘education’; it stays plural even when referring to a single field of study.

🗨In Conversation

A

Quels sont tes projets après le bac?

What are your plans after high school?

Je compte continuer mes études.

I intend to continue my studies.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Je compte à continuer mes études.

    Do not insert the preposition *à* after *compter*; the infinitive follows directly.

  • Je compte continuer à mes études.

    The verb *continuer* does not need *à* when it follows *compter*.

  • Je compte continuer mon étude.

    *Études* is plural; use *mes études* even if you study a single field.

↔Alternatives

  • Je prévois de poursuivre mes études.

    I plan to pursue my studies.

  • J'ai l'intention de continuer mes études.

    I have the intention to continue my studies.

  • Je vais continuer mes études.

    I am going to continue my studies.

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Cultural Tip

In French, *compter* + infinitive is a natural way to express a personal intention, especially in spoken language. For more formal writing you might prefer *prévoir* or *avoir l'intention de*. Remember that *études* is always plural, even when you refer to a single discipline (e.g., *mes études de médecine*).