Suivie (en. Followed)

/sɥiv.i/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of being followed or under surveillance.
The follow-up of patients is essential for their recovery.
La suivie des patients est essentielle pour leur rétablissement.
Process to ensure that a task is being carried out properly.
A rigorous follow-up of projects will increase their success.
Une suivie rigoureuse des projets augmentera leur succès.

Etymology

From the verb suivre, derived from the Latin 'sequi'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

followed closely
Recurring attentive observation.
suivie de près
followed by an investigation
Implementation of an investigation after an incident.
suivie d'une enquête
followed by a file
Continuous treatment and observation of a specific file.
suivie de dossier

Related Words

follow
To accompany or stay informed about something.
suivre
following
That comes after something.
suivant
follow-up
Action of continuing or monitoring.
suivi

Slang Meanings

In social media jargon, it may refer to the act of following someone.
I’ll give you a 'follow-up' on Instagram!
Je te fais une 'suivie' sur Instagram!
Notifying someone to stay informed about a subject.
Please give me a 'follow-up' on this file.
Fais-moi une 'suivie' sur ce dossier, s'il te plaît.