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
poursuite - French Definition & Examples