following

• Qui vient immédiatement après, dans le temps ou dans l'ordre, ou qui résulte de ce qui précède ; utilisé pour désigner ce qui suit.

Coming after or as a result of something; used to refer to what comes next in time or order.

1. Coming after or nextA2formal

   Coming after or following something in time, order, or position.

   suivant

   • The following day, they continued their journey.
   • Please read the following instructions carefully.
   • The following examples illustrate the point.

   Synonymescomingconsequentensuingnextsubsequentsucceedingsuccessive

   Antonymesaboveaforementionedprecedingpreviousprior

2. Resulting fromB1formal

   Happening as a result of something else.

   qui résulte de

   • The following events led to the decision.
   • There were problems following the heavy rain.
   • The following week saw a rise in temperatures.

   Synonymesconsequentensuingresultantsubsequent

• Nom désignant un groupe de personnes qui suivent ou soutiennent une personne, une organisation ou une activité, comme des fans ou des abonnés.

A noun referring to a group of people who follow or support a particular person, organization, or activity, such as fans or subscribers.

1. Group of supportersB1informal

   A group of people who follow and support a person, organization, or cause, especially on social media.

   Communauté de supporters

   • The singer has millions of followers on Instagram.
   • Her YouTube channel gained 10,000 new followers this month.
   • The politician's following grew after the speech.

   Synonymesaudiencepublic

2. Body of adherentsB2formal

   The people who regularly attend or support a particular activity, religion, or movement.

   public (d'une personne, d'une activité)

   • The cult had a devoted following in the region.
   • The band has a loyal following around the world.
   • The restaurant developed a strong local following.

   Synonymesaudiencecoteriepublicretinuetrain

• Verbe signifiant aller ou venir après quelqu'un ou quelque chose, comprendre ou obéir.

A verb used to indicate the act of going or coming after someone or something, or to understand or obey.

1. Go or come afterA1formal

   To move or travel behind someone or something.

   suivre

   • Please follow me to the office.
   • The dog followed the children home.
   • She followed the path through the forest.

   Synonymesaccompanychasecome afterdoggo afterpursueshadowtailtracktrail

   Antonymesleadprecede

2. Understand or comprehendA2formal

   To understand the logic or meaning of something.

   suivre (comprendre)

   • I don't follow your reasoning.
   • Can you follow the instructions carefully?
   • He followed the teacher's explanation perfectly.

   Synonymesapprehendcatchcomprehendfathomgetgraspseetake intrackunderstand

   Antonymesbaffleconfusemisunderstandperplex

3. Obey or act according toA2formal

   To act in accordance with rules, advice, or instructions.

   Suivre (obéir à)

   • You must follow the safety rules.
   • Follow my advice and you'll succeed.
   • Students are expected to follow the guidelines.

   Synonymesabide bycomplyconform toheedobeyobserverespect

   Antonymesbreakdefydisobeyignoreneglectviolate

4. Subscribe or trackA2informal

   To subscribe to someone's updates on social media or track their activities.

   Suivre (sur les réseaux sociaux)

   • I follow her on Instagram.
   • He follows several news accounts.
   • Do you follow any sports teams online?

   Synonymesmonitorsubscribetrackwatch

Variantes phrasalfollow outfollow throughfollow upfollow up on