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followingpreposition
UK
/ˈfɒl.əʊ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/
Used to mean ‘after’ or ‘as a result of’ an event.
aprèsEmploi prépositionnel courant pour indiquer la postériorité ou la conséquence.
Following the meeting, the committee issued a statement.
Après la réunion, le comité a publié une déclaration.
followingnoun
followings
pl
UK
/ˈfɒl.əʊ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑloʊ.ɪŋ/
publicAu sens de groupe de fans, admirateurs ou partisans.
The band has a large following of dedicated fans who attend every concert.
Le groupe a un large public de fans dévoués qui assistent à chaque concert.
filatureAu sens de poursuite discrète, notamment en contexte policier ou de surveillance.
The detective's following of the suspect led to a major breakthrough in the case.
La filature du suspect par le détective a conduit à une avancée majeure dans l'affaire.
suiteAu sens de ce qui vient ensuite, notamment dans la tournure « the following ».
The following is a list of items you need to bring to the meeting.
La suite est une liste des éléments que vous devez apporter à la réunion.
Synonyms
adherence
support
conformity
devotion
loyalty
followingadjective
UK
/ˈfɒl.əʊ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/
suivantEmploi courant pour indiquer l'élément ou la période qui vient juste après.
The following day, we went to the museum.
Le jour suivant, nous sommes allés au musée.
Additional translations
prochainQuand l'idée est celle de l'élément immédiatement après dans une liste, un plan ou une hiérarchie.
ultérieurStyle soutenu; pour marquer ce qui vient après dans le temps ou dans une séquence d'événements.
Synonyms
subsequent
ensuing
succeeding
next
after
followverb

following

Gerund

followed
Past Simple
followed
Past Participle
following
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɒləʊ/
US
/ˈfɑloʊ/
The dog followed its owner down the street.
Le chien a suivi son maître dans la rue.
Please follow the instructions carefully to complete the task.
Veuillez suivre les instructions attentivement pour terminer la tâche.
Many people followed the charismatic leader during the campaign.
Beaucoup de gens ont suivi le leader charismatique pendant la campagne.
I couldn't follow the plot of the movie; it was too complicated.
Je n'arrivais pas à suivre l'intrigue du film ; elle était trop compliquée.
She followed the news closely to stay informed about the election.
Elle a suivi de près l'actualité pour rester informée sur l'élection.
Applause followed the conclusion of the speech.
Des applaudissements ont suivi la conclusion du discours.
Additional translations
embrasserDans le sens de choisir et exercer une profession ou une carrière.
Synonyms
pursue
chase
trail
track
accompany
adhere
obey
comply
conform
attend
Antonyms
lead
precede

Definitions

followingpreposition
After or as a consequence of (an event, time, or action).
Following the meeting, the committee issued a statement.
followingnoun
A group of supporters or admirers.
The band has a large following of dedicated fans who attend every concert.
The act of pursuing or tracking someone or something.
The detective's following of the suspect led to a major breakthrough in the case.
The next in order or sequence.
The following is a list of items you need to bring to the meeting.
followingadjective
Coming after or as a result of something.
The following day, we went to the museum.
Next in order or rank.
The following chapter will cover the topic in more detail.
Subsequent or ensuing.
The following events led to a major change in policy.
followverb
To go or come after a person or thing moving ahead.
The dog followed its owner down the street.
To act according to an instruction or precept.
Please follow the instructions carefully to complete the task.
To accept the authority of or give allegiance to a leader or cause.
Many people followed the charismatic leader during the campaign.
To understand or comprehend the meaning or logic of something.
I couldn't follow the plot of the movie; it was too complicated.
To watch or monitor the progress or development of something.
She followed the news closely to stay informed about the election.
To come after something in time, order, or sequence; to occur or appear subsequently.
Applause followed the conclusion of the speech.
To engage in (a trade, profession, or calling) as one's occupation.
After university, she decided to follow a career in engineering.
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