Suivi (en. Follow up)

/sɥivi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Action that consists of extending a process through observation or intervention.

Patient follow-up is essential after surgery.

Le suivi des patients est essentiel après une opération.

A set of steps taken to maintain contact or vigilance.

Regular project follow-up allows for better anticipation of problems.

Un suivi régulier des projets permet de mieux anticiper les problèmes.

From the verb 'to follow', derived from the Latin 'sequi', which means 'to go behind'.

case follow-up

Vigilance and continuous monitoring of a particular case.

suivi de dossier

client follow-up

The action of maintaining regular contact with clients.

suivi clientèle

administrative follow-up

Control of ongoing administrative procedures.

suivi administratif

to follow

A verb meaning to accompany, to go behind, or to stay informed.

suivre

to monitor

To closely observe something or someone.

surveiller

to control

To have oversight or authority over a situation.

contrôler

To stay alert for news.

I do follow-up to stay informed about the latest trends.

Je fais un suivi pour être au courant des dernières tendances.

To keep an eye on a situation.

I follow up on my friends on social media.

Je fais le suivi de mes amis sur les réseaux sociaux.