Suivre
Example: Je vais suivre ce cours pour améliorer mes compétences.
Definition
"Suivre" means to go or come after something or someone, to pay attention to or keep track of something, such as a course or instructions. It can also imply continuing or pursuing an action or path, as in following a course to improve skills.
Etymology
The French verb "suivre" comes from the Latin verb "sequi," meaning 'to follow.' This root also gave rise to many English words like 'sequence' and 'consequence.' Did you know? The idea of 'following' here originally referred to physical pursuit but evolved to include abstract senses like following advice or courses.
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"Suivre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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