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    Poursuivie (en. Pursued)

    /puʁ.sɥi.vi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is pursued by someone or something.
    She is pursued by a group of fans.
    Elle est poursuivie par un groupe de fans.
    Who is in the process of action, especially in a legal context.
    The procedure for the case is still being pursued.
    La procédure pour l'affaire est toujours poursuivie.
    Who is the subject of legal proceedings.
    He is pursued for fraud.
    Il est poursuivie pour escroquerie.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to pursue', derived from the Latin 'prosequi'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pursued by time
    Pressed for available time.
    poursuivie par le temps
    to be pursued by an enemy
    To be followed or tracked by an opponent.
    être poursuivie par un ennemi

    Related Words

    to pursue
    Action of following someone or something to reach or capture.
    poursuivre
    pursuit
    Action of being pursued or of pursuing.
    poursuite

    Slang Meanings

    In sin
    He felt pursued in his illegal activities.
    Il se sentait poursuivie dans ses activités illégales.
    Like a celebrity
    She feels as if she is being pursued by the paparazzi.
    Elle se sent comme si elle était poursuivie par les paparazzis.