les poursuites
A plural noun is a noun that is usually used in the plural form (e.g., les funérailles, les fines herbes).
plural noun
a. legal proceedings
Les poursuites contre Patxi ont finalement été abandonnées.The legal proceedings against Patxi were finally dropped.
b. legal action
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
En agissant comme tu le fais, tu t’exposes à des poursuites.By acting as you do, you are exposing yourself to legal action.
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