Poursuives

Poursuives is a grammatical form of the French verb poursuivre, which means to pursue, chase, or continue in the sense of following. In everyday French, the form is most commonly seen as part of larger verb forms rather than as a standalone word. Specifically, poursui ves is the second-person singular present subjunctive form, typically appearing in clauses introduced by expressions that trigger the subjunctive, often after verbs or expressions of necessity, desire, or doubt.

In canonical conjugation, the present subjunctive forms of poursuivre are: que je poursuive, que tu poursuives, qu’il poursuive, que nous poursuivions, que vous poursuiviez, qu’ils poursuivent. Therefore, the sequence that resembles “poursuives” occurs as the second-person singular form in the subjunctive, usually seen as part of a phrase such as “Il faut que tu poursuives...” or “Je veux que tu poursuives…” It is not used as the standalone present tense form in ordinary writing.

Etymology and related forms: poursuivre derives from Old French and ultimately from Latin prosequi, meaning to proceed after or to follow. Related forms include the indicative “tu poursuis,” meaning you pursue, and the noun “poursuite,” meaning pursuit.

Usage notes: In French, the subjunctive mood is used after certain expressions that convey necessity, desire, possibility, or doubt. Poursuives is thus a grammatical form encountered in formal or written contexts, and less common in casual speech where the indicative would be used instead.

See also: poursuivre, poursuite, pursuit.