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    Poursuivit (en. Pursued)

    /puʁsɥi vit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To keep going after someone or something.
    He pursued the thief down the street.
    Il poursuivit le voleur dans la rue.
    To bring something to its completion.
    She pursued her studies until university.
    Elle poursuivit ses études jusqu'à l'université.
    To initiate legal action against someone.
    She sued her former employer for wrongful dismissal.
    Elle poursuivit son ancien employeur pour licenciement abusif.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'persequi', meaning 'to follow closely'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pursue a dream
    Seeking to achieve one's ambitions.
    poursuivre un rêve
    to sue someone
    To initiate legal proceedings against someone.
    poursuivre quelqu'un en justice
    to pursue a career
    To continue advancing in one's professional path.
    poursuivre une carrière

    Related Words

    pursuit
    Action of continuing something.
    poursuite
    pursuer
    One who pursues.
    poursuivant
    to pursue
    Action of continuing to do something.
    poursuivre

    Slang Meanings

    To seek to achieve something persistently.
    He pursues his goal like a bulldog.
    Il poursuis son objectif comme un acharné.