Suivre (en. Follow)
/sɥivʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To go behind someone or something by moving in the same direction.
I will follow my friend to the park.
Je vais suivre mon ami au parc.
To stay informed about someone's actions, an event, or a trend.
She likes to follow the news on social media.
Elle aime suivre l'actualité sur les réseaux sociaux.
To observe the course of an activity or process.
We need to follow the established plan for the project.
Nous devons suivre le plan établi pour le projet.
To be committed to learning or understanding a subject.
It is important to follow the classes to succeed.
Il est important de suivre les cours pour réussir.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'sequi', meaning 'to follow'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
go with the flow
Participate or conform to what others are doing.
suivre le mouvement
follow your dreams
Pursue one's aspirations or personal goals.
suivre ses rêves
undergo training
Participate in a course or educational program.
suivre une formation
Related Words
following
One who comes after or follows.
suivant
follow-up
Action of maintaining attention or observation on something.
suivi
Slang Meanings
To follow someone on social media.
He started to follow me on Instagram.
Il a commencé à me suivre sur Instagram.
To be in the movement or the trend.
She follows all the fashion trends.
Elle suit toutes les tendances de mode.