Suites (en. Suites)

/sɥit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A set of connected rooms or places.
The hotel offers luxurious suites with a sea view.
L'hôtel propose des suites luxueuses avec vue sur la mer.
Duration of a series of events.
The aftermath of tragic events marked history.
Les suites des événements tragiques ont marqué l'histoire.
Musical sequence or composition.
Bach's suite is often played at concerts.
La suite de Bach est souvent jouée lors des concerts.

Etymology

From the Latin 'suita', from which the meaning of what follows or is the continuation is derived.

Common Phrases and Expressions

following
because of, following something.
suite à
Following that
After that, following this event.
À la suite de cela
sequence of events
Consequences or sequences of events.
suites d'événements

Related Words

continue
To pursue or extend something.
continuer
succession
Sequence of things or events.
succession

Slang Meanings

Continuation of an action or situation.
We did it again, it's the sequel to the movie.
On a remis ça, c'est la suite du film.
Related to a series of drama.
This series has too many sequels, it's annoying.
Cette série a trop de suites, c'est énervant.