This is the 4680th most frequent French word.
permanente
"Perm" (a hairstyle with curls or waves created by chemical treatment).
In this sentence, 'permanente' refers to a hairstyling technique that creates curls or waves that last for a prolonged period.
Elle a choisi de faire une permanente chez le coiffeur.
She chose to get a perm at the hairdresser.
Here, 'permanente' is an adjective meaning 'lasting indefinitely' or 'not temporary', modifying the noun 'solution'.
Nous devons établir une solution permanente à ce problème.
We must establish a permanent solution to this problem.
In this example, 'permanente' describes exposure that is ongoing and continuous, again functioning as an adjective.