How is the word poursuivre translated from French to English

English translation
pursue
verb

S'efforcer d'atteindre quelque chose sur la durée.

To try hard to achieve something over time.

Examples with “poursuivre”

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  • Elle a poursuivi une carrière dans le droit. — She pursued a career in law.

  • Le chien s'est mis à pourchasser l'écureuil dans le parc. — The dog began to pursue the squirrel in the park.

  • Ils poursuivront cet objectif malgré les retards. — They will pursue the goal despite the delays.

  • Les enfants ont pourchassé le ballon échappé dans la rue. — The children pursued the runaway balloon down the street.

  • Combien de temps a-t-elle poursuivi ce rêve ? — How long did she pursue that dream?

  • Pourquoi les chats pourchassent-ils tout ce qui bouge ? — Why do cats pursue anything that moves?

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