pursued

• Adjectif décrivant quelque chose ou quelqu'un qui est suivi ou traqué, souvent avec l'intention de l'attraper ou de l'atteindre ; également ce qui est recherché ou visé.

An adjective describing something that is followed or chased, often with the intent to catch or achieve.

1. Followed with hostile intentB2formal

   Chased or followed by someone with the intention to harm or capture.

   poursuivi (avec intention hostile)

   • The pursued animal ran deeper into the forest to escape the hunters.
   • He felt like a pursued fugitive, always looking over his shoulder.
   • The pursued suspect was finally cornered by the police.

   Synonymeschasedhuntedstalkedtracked

• Nom désignant une personne qui est poursuivie ou suivie, généralement dans le but de la capturer ou de la rattraper.

A noun referring to a person who is being chased or followed, typically in an attempt to catch or capture them.

1. Person being chasedB2formal

   An individual who is being followed or chased by someone else.

   Personne poursuivie

   • The pursued ran through the crowded market to escape.
   • In the chase, the pursued managed to hide in an alley.
   • The detective kept his eyes on the pursued at all times.

   Synonymesescapeefugitivepreyquarryrunawaytarget

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de poursuivre ou de courir après quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ainsi que le fait de continuer une activité ou de chercher à atteindre un objectif.

A verb used to indicate the act of following or chasing someone or something, or to continue with an activity or goal.

1. Follow or chaseB1formal

   To follow someone or something in order to catch or reach them.

   Poursuivre (suivre pour attraper)

   • The police pursued the suspect through the streets.
   • The dog pursued the rabbit across the field.
   • She pursued the thief until he dropped the bag.

   Synonymeschasefollowgo afterhunttracktrail

   Antonymesavoidescapeevadefleeretreat

2. Strive for a goalB1formal

   To try to achieve or obtain something over time.

   poursuivre un objectif

   • He decided to pursue a career in medicine.
   • She is pursuing her dream of becoming a writer.
   • They are actively pursuing new business opportunities.

   Synonymesaimaspireendeavorgo afterseekstrive

   Antonymesabandoncedeeschewforgorelinquishrenouncesurrenderyield

3. Continue or proceed withB2formal

   To continue with a course of action or discussion.

   poursuivre

   • We will pursue this matter further at the next meeting.
   • The lawyer decided to pursue the case in court.
   • She chose not to pursue the argument any further.

   Synonymescarry onconductcontinuefollowpracticeprosecuteundertake

   Antonymesabandonceasediscontinueforsakequitstop