poursuite
/puʁ.sɥit/
1.
nounfeminine
chase
pursuit (physical pursuit of a person or animal)
La poursuite entre la police et les voleurs a duré dix minutes.
The chase between the police and the thieves lasted ten minutes.
Synonyms:chasse, traque
2.
nounfeminine
legal action
prosecution
legal proceedings
Il risque des poursuites judiciaires s'il ne paie pas ses dettes.
He faces legal action if he doesn't pay his debts.
Synonyms:action en justice, procédure, poursuites judiciaires
3.
nounfeminine
continuation
carrying on (of an activity, study, negotiations, etc.)
La poursuite des négociations dépendra des deux parties.
The continuation of the negotiations will depend on both parties.
Synonyms:continuation, prolongation, reprise
