pursue in French
pursue in French is poursuivre, rechercher — pursue means to follow someone or something in order to catch them.
pursue in French
poursuivre
(ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]
rechercher
(ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]
rechercher
(transitive) To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.). [from late 14th c.]
What does "pursue" mean?
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verb To follow someone or something in order to catch them.
"The police pursued the suspect through the alley."
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verb To work toward or continue with a goal, activity, or career.
"She decided to pursue a career in medicine."
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pursue in a sentence
- The police pursued the suspect through the alley.
- She decided to pursue a career in medicine.
- He pursued his hobby of woodworking every weekend.
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What is "pursue" in French?
"pursue" in French is poursuivre, rechercher. pursue means: To follow someone or something in order to catch them.
How do you use "pursue" in a sentence?
Example: "The police pursued the suspect through the alley." In French, "pursue" is poursuivre, rechercher.
Are there other ways to say "pursue" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "pursue": poursuivre, rechercher.
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