Suivez (en. Follow)

/sɥive/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Accompany someone or something along a path, or move behind someone.
Follow me and I will show you the way.
Suivez-moi et je vous montrerai le chemin.
Act in accordance with something or someone.
Follow the instructions to succeed in the recipe.
Suivez les instructions pour réussir la recette.
Continue to stay informed about progress or events.
Follow the news to stay informed.
Suivez l'actualité pour rester informé.

Etymology

From Latin 'sequi', meaning 'to follow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Follow the movement
Participate in something unexpected.
suivez le mouvement
Follow your dreams
Pursue your ambitions.
suivez vos rêves
Follow the guide
Listen to and respect the advice of someone more experienced.
suivez le guide

Related Words

to follow
The associated verb that means to stay in the same direction or path.
suivre
next
Who comes after or follows in order.
suivante
followed
Simple past of the verb follow.
suivit

Slang Meanings

To conform to trends.
In the fashion world, you always have to follow the trends.
Dans le monde de la mode, il faut toujours suivre les tendances.
To approve or agree.
If you want to do that, that's fine, I'm following you.
Si tu veux faire cela, c'est bien, je te suis.