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pursuit

UK
/pəˈsjuːt/
US
/pərˈsut/

Translations

pursuitnoun
pursuits
pl
UK
/pəˈsjuːt/
US
/pərˈsut/
quêteEmploi abstrait pour l’idée d’effort ou de recherche d’un but.
His pursuit of knowledge led him to travel to many countries.
Sa quête de savoir l’a amené à voyager dans de nombreux pays.
The police were in pursuit of the suspect for several miles.
La police était en poursuite du suspect pendant plusieurs kilomètres.
passe-tempsActivité de loisir ou de détente.
Her favorite pursuit during the weekends is hiking in the mountains.
Son passe-temps préféré le week-end est la randonnée en montagne.
Additional translations
rechercheEmploi soutenu ou plus neutre selon le contexte.
Synonyms
chase
quest
search
hunting
seeking
striving
endeavor
aspiration
goal
aim
pursuitadjective
UK
/pəˈsjuːt/
US
/pərˈsuːt/
Attributive use (not comparable); e.g. "pursuit aircraft", "pursuit vehicle".
de chasseSurtout en aviation et dans le vocabulaire militaire.
The squadron was equipped with new pursuit aircraft.
L’escadron était équipé de nouveaux avions de chasse.
Synonyms
pursuing
chasing
following
seeking
questing
tracking

Definitions

pursuitnoun
The act of following or chasing someone or something.
The police were in pursuit of the suspect for several miles.
An activity of a specified kind, especially a recreational or leisurely activity.
Her favorite pursuit during the weekends is hiking in the mountains.
The action of striving to achieve or obtain something.
His pursuit of knowledge led him to travel to many countries.
pursuitadjective
Designed for or involved in chasing, following, or intercepting
The squadron was equipped with new pursuit aircraft.
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