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    Poursuivait (en. Pursued)

    /puʁ.sɥi.vɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move with the aim of reaching or catching something or someone.
    The dog was chasing the cat in the garden.
    Le chien poursuivait le chat dans le jardin.
    To continue an action or effort.
    The investigation continued despite the obstacles.
    L'enquête poursuivait malgré les obstacles.
    To seek to obtain or achieve something.
    She was pursuing a dream of becoming an artist.
    Elle poursuivait un rêve de devenir artiste.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'poursuivre', from Latin 'prosequi', meaning 'to follow to the end'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pursue one's dreams
    Seeking to fulfill one's personal ambitions.
    poursuivre ses rêves
    pursue a goal
    Actively working to achieve a goal.
    poursuivre un but
    pursue a career
    Continuing to progress professionally.
    poursuivre une carrière

    Related Words

    pursuit
    Action of following or continuing something.
    poursuite
    pursuer
    Person who pursues, often in a legal context.
    poursuivant
    to pursue
    Action of following or initiating an action.
    poursuivre

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a mode of intense hunting or searching.
    He is in 'pursuing' mode with all his applications.
    Il est en mode 'poursuivait' avec toutes ses candidatures.
    To persist in a relationship or romantic quest.
    He doesn't give up; he keeps pursuing relentlessly.
    Il ne lâche pas prise, il poursuit sans cesse.