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    Poursuite (en. Pursuit)

    /puʁsɥit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act of chasing after someone or something.
    The pursuit between the police and the thief lasted several kilometers.
    La poursuite entre la police et le voleur a duré plusieurs kilomètres.
    Continuation of an action, a procedure.
    The continuation of the investigation is essential to understanding the events.
    La poursuite de l'enquête est essentielle pour comprendre les événements.
    Judicial procedure initiated by one person against another.
    He initiated a lawsuit against his former employer for wrongful dismissal.
    Il a engagé une poursuite contre son ancien employeur pour licenciement abusif.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to pursue', originating from the Latin 'prosecutio', meaning 'the act of pursuing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    legal action
    Legal action to claim a right.
    poursuite judiciaire
    continuation of research
    Continuation of the quest or investigation on a given subject.
    poursuite de la recherche
    to engage in a pursuit
    To initiate action to achieve a goal.
    s'engager dans une poursuite

    Related Words

    to pursue
    Verb meaning to continue doing something or to seek someone.
    poursuivre
    to hunt
    Act of trying to catch or pursue an animal.
    chasser

    Slang Meanings

    To make a quick chase
    We caught a scent and decided to make a quick car chase.
    On s'est flairé et on a décidé de faire une poursuite rapide en voiture.
    To pursue someone insistently
    He doesn’t give up; it’s a real pursuit!
    Il ne lâche pas l'affaire, c'est une vraie poursuite!