pursuits in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for pursuits in the English»French Dictionary

pursuit [Brit pəˈsjuːt, Am pərˈsut] N

1. pursuit U (following):

pursuit

poursuite f

in pursuit of

à la poursuite de

the pursuit of happiness

la recherche du bonheur

in close pursuit in hot pursuit

à vos/ses etc trousses

2. pursuit (hobby, interest):

pursuit

passe-temps m inv

artistic pursuits

activités fpl artistiques

scientific pursuits

recherches fpl scientifiques

pursuit plane N

pursuit plane

avion m de chasse

Trivial Pursuit® N

Trivial Pursuit

Trivial Pursuit ® m (jeu de société portant sur le savoir général)

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unrelenting pursuit, zeal, position

acharné

single-minded determination, pursuit

farouche

relentless attack, pursuit, enemy

acharné

rewarding pursuit

qui en vaut la peine

Translations for pursuits in the French»English Dictionary

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poursuiteur (poursuiteuse)

pursuit cyclist

poursuite

pursuit (de of)

se lancer à la poursuite de qn

to set off in pursuit of sb

être à la poursuite de bonheur, idéal, passé

to be in pursuit of

poursuite

pursuit

dahu

imaginary animal invented in order to lure children in its pursuit

pursuits in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for pursuits in the English»French Dictionary

pursuit [pəˈsju:t, Am pɚˈsu:t] N

1. pursuit (action of pursuing):

pursuit

poursuite f

to be in pursuit of sb/sth

être à la poursuite de qn/qc

in pursuit of happiness

à la recherche du bonheur

2. pursuit (activity):

pursuit

activité f

Translations for pursuits in the French»English Dictionary

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poursuite

pursuit

être à la poursuite de qn

to be in pursuit of sb

se lancer [ou se mettre] à la poursuite de qn

to set off in pursuit of sb

la poursuite de la fortune/de la gloire/du bonheur

the pursuit of fortune/glory/happiness

poursuite

pursuit

la recherche du bonheur

the pursuit of happiness

pursuits Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to be in pursuit of sb/sth

être à la poursuite de qn/qc

in pursuit of happiness

à la recherche du bonheur

to be in pursuit of sb

être à la poursuite de qn

to set off in pursuit of sb

se lancer [ou se mettre] à la poursuite de qn

pursuits Glossary « Intégration et égalité des chances » courtesy of the French-German Youth Office

Translations for pursuits in the French»English Dictionary

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course-poursuite

pursuit

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English

She has shown an inclination towards music and a disinclination towards scholastic pursuits.

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He was indeed something of a dilettante and dabbler in many pursuits.

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Bloom argues that commercial pursuits had become more highly valued than love, the philosophic quest for truth, or the civilized pursuits of honor and glory.

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She takes on a motherly role due to being the eldest child in a big family, and has little interest in girly pursuits.

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In the higher regions of the canton the population is mainly engaged in pastoral pursuits and cattle-breeding.

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This social limitation was imposed on the majority of women in traditional society and produced a diminution in the pursuits that women could enjoy.

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Even after the properties of the metric system were recognized for technical pursuits, existing tools frequently favored the use of customary units.

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The conversation is most often away from that of mercantile pursuits and trade, adopting a more casual tone.

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The non-governmental organization provides support to young immigrants in their business, artistic and creative pursuits.

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Other scenes glamorized high speed pursuits and running from cops.

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