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.