Suivante (en. Next)
[sɥivɑ̃t]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Located after something.
The next page contains the necessary information.
La page suivante contient les informations nécessaires.
Succeding in a series.
The next one in line is Marie.
La suivante dans la file d'attente est Marie.
Refers to the person or object that follows.
The next candidate performed very well.
La candidate suivante a très bien performé.
Etymology
From the verb suivre, originating from the Latin 'sequi'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the next one
normally refers to the object or person that comes after.
la suivante
next step
the next phase of a process.
suivante étape
to the next one
expression used to indicate to move on to the next.
à la suivante
Related Words
follow
to go behind something or someone.
suivre
follow-up
the action of following or observing.
suivi
followism
tendency to follow the ideas or opinions of others.
suivisme
Slang Meanings
When referring to the next one as a familiar way to designate the next person.
She said 'to the next one!' while pointing at the person behind her.
Elle a dit 'à la suivante!' en désignant la personne derrière elle.
Sometimes used in a competitive context to designate the next opponent.
He is ready for the next one, after having defeated his last opponent.
Il est prêt pour la suivante, après avoir battu son dernier adversaire.