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    Poursuit (en. Pursues)

    /puʁsɪt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Continue to follow or seek someone or something.
    The police pursue the suspect throughout the city.
    La police poursuit le suspect tout au long de la ville.
    Take actions with the aim of achieving a goal.
    She is pursuing her studies at university.
    Elle poursuit ses études à l'université.
    Probe the continuation of a previous action.
    He continues his story with more details.
    Il poursuit son récit avec plus de détails.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'porsiuit', which means 'he/she has pursued'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pursues his dream
    Continue working towards a personal goal.
    poursuit son rêve
    pursue efforts
    Keep trying despite obstacles.
    poursuivre les efforts
    pursue a career
    Advance professionally in a chosen field.
    poursuivre une carrière

    Related Words

    pursuit
    The action of pursuing something.
    poursuite
    pursuer
    One who pursues.
    poursuivant
    pursued
    One who is pursued.
    poursuivi

    Slang Meanings

    To pursue someone obsessively.
    He follows her everywhere, it's really creepy.
    Il la poursuit partout, c'est vraiment flippant.
    To continue seeking an opportunity.
    We're chasing the jackpot, no matter what it takes.
    On poursuit le jackpot, peu importe ce qu'il faut faire.