poursuivons

Poursuivons is a French verb form that appears in the imperative plural, translating literally to “let's pursue” or “let us pursue.” The word derives from the verb poursuivre, meaning “to pursue,” “to chase,” or “to continue.” In everyday French, poursuivons is often employed as a rallying call to encourage a collective effort toward a goal, whether it be a personal ambition, a campaign, or a social movement. It can also be found in speeches, motivational contexts, or literature where the speaker urges listeners to persist or maintain progress.

Grammatically, poursuivons is the first-person plural form of the present subjunctive used as an imperative. It is pronounced /puʁsɥi.vɔ̃/. The construction typically follows “veillez à” (watch out for) or “ne vous découragez pas” (do not get discouraged), forming a motivational directive. In formal writing, the phrase may appear within parentheses as a suggestion for the reader to stay persistent.

The expression is common in French-speaking countries during the 20th and 21st centuries, especially amidst political speeches or motivational forums. It carries a connotation of solidarity and forward momentum. While the root verb poursuivre can imply literal chasing—such as a predator pursuing prey—it more frequently connotes the pursuit of non-physical goals, such as knowledge, justice, or artistic achievement.

Because poursuivons is a participle used in motivating contexts, it is frequently paired with verbs of effort, like atteindre (to reach), découvrir (to discover), or briser (to break). The phrase encapsulates a spirit of collective determination and is emblematic of French motivational rhetoric.