to run after
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/ɹˈʌn ˈæftɚ/
British pronunciation
/ɹˈʌn ˈaftə/

Définition et Signification de "run after"

to run after
[phrase form: run]
01

poursuivre, courir après

to follow someone or something in an attempt to catch them
to run after definition and meaning
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The police had to run after the suspect to apprehend him.
La police a dû poursuivre le suspect pour l'appréhender.
The children love to run after the ice cream truck when it comes through the neighborhood.
Les enfants adorent courir après le camion de glace quand il traverse le quartier.
02

courir après, poursuivre

to actively try to gain someone's love or affection
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John has been running after Sarah for months, hoping she'll notice his feelings.
John court après Sarah depuis des mois, espérant qu'elle remarquera ses sentiments.
Despite numerous rejections, he continues to run after her, believing she will eventually say yes.
Malgré de nombreux refus, il continue de courir après elle, croyant qu'elle finira par dire oui.
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