suivre

Senses

1. 1.

   to follow

   to go or come after someone or something in space or time

2. 2.

   to follow (instructions, advice, etc.)

   to obey or comply with a direction or recommendation

3. 3.

   to follow (a course, subject, etc.)

   to pursue or attend a course of study or training

4. 4.

   to follow (someone on social media)

   to subscribe to updates from someone online

Examples

• "Je te suis partout où tu vas."

  I follow you everywhere you go.

• "Suivez les instructions attentivement."

  Follow the instructions carefully.

• "Elle suit un cours de français à l'université."

  She is taking a French course at the university.

Usage

Suivre is one of the most common French verbs. In formal French, use *à suivre* (to be continued) at the end of texts. The past participle *suivi* is used in legal and administrative contexts (e.g., *affaire suivie* = "case being monitored"). Common mistake: confusing it with *poursuivre* (to pursue/chase), which implies more active pursuit.