Suivent (en. Follow)
[sɥiv]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To follow up on something or someone.
The events that follow this decision will be decisive.
Les événements qui suivent cette décision seront décisifs.
To move behind something or someone.
The children follow their mother to the park.
Les enfants suivent leur mère au parc.
To be the result of something.
The consequences that follow a mistake can be serious.
Les conséquences qui suivent une erreur peuvent être graves.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'suivre' which originates from the Latin 'sequi'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
follow the movement
Participate in a trend or a collective activity.
suivre le mouvement
follow the rules
Adhere to established guidelines.
suivre les règles
follow one's path
Continue down the chosen path.
suivre son chemin
Related Words
following
Coming after.
suivant
to follow
To move behind or by following something.
suivre
following
Coming after, feminine form of "suivant".
suivante
Slang Meanings
To follow an influencer on social media.
I follow those who post on Instagram every day.
Je suis tous les jours ceux qui suivent sur Instagram.
To be in agreement with a popular idea.
Everyone follows trends, so do I.
Tout le monde suit les tendances, moi aussi.