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    Poursuivaient (en. Were pursuing)

    /puʁsɥivɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of continuing to follow something or someone.
    The investigators were pursuing the clues left at the crime scene.
    Les enquêteurs poursuivaient les indices laissés sur la scène du crime.
    The action of seeking to obtain something.
    They were pursuing a dream of traveling around the world.
    Ils poursuivaient un rêve de voyage à travers le monde.
    The action of continuing an effort or activity.
    She continued her studies despite the difficulties.
    Elle poursuivait ses études malgré les difficultés.
    The action of hunting or tracking.
    The hunters were pursuing the game through the forest.
    Les chasseurs poursuivaient le gibier à travers la forêt.
    The action of sensing or addressing a problem.
    They were pursuing a solution to their conflicts.
    Ils poursuivaient une solution à leurs conflits.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'poursuivre', from Latin 'prosequi'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pursue a dream
    To attempt to achieve an ambitious goal.
    poursuivre un rêve
    to pursue a career
    To continue developing in a professional field.
    poursuivre une carrière
    to continue a conversation
    To maintain a dialogue on a given topic.
    poursuivre une conversation

    Related Words

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

    Slang Meanings

    To closely follow someone.
    He pursues her everywhere.
    Il la poursuit partout.
    To be in search of something.
    He is always chasing the latest trend.
    Il poursuit toujours la dernière mode.