"follow" meaning in French

See follow in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /fɔ.lɔ.wœʁ/ Forms: follows [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from English follow. Etymology templates: {{bor+|fr|en|follow}} Borrowed from English follow Head templates: {{fr-noun|m}} follow m (plural follows)
  1. (Internet) following (An account which is followed) Tags: Internet, masculine Categories (topical): Internet
    Sense id: en-follow-fr-noun-sdInLuA5 Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of French entries with incorrect language header: 55 45

Verb

IPA: /fɔ.lɔw/, /fɔ.lo/
Etymology: Borrowed from English follow. Etymology templates: {{bor+|fr|en|follow}} Borrowed from English follow Head templates: {{fr-verb}} follow
  1. (Internet) to follow (on Twitter and similar sites) Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Internet, Social media Synonyms: follower, suivre, s’abonner
    Sense id: en-follow-fr-verb-V5A6PVx6 Disambiguation of Social media: 8 92 Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of French entries with incorrect language header: 55 45
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