English–French
“tail” in French
How to say “tail” in French
“Tail” in French is talonner.
A pursuer staying so close behind that the person or vehicle ahead feels constant pressure.
Example sentences with talonner
Un motard me talonne sur la nationale.
A motorcyclist is tailing me on the highway.
Tips for using talonner
- The same verb can describe figurative pressure, such as a deadline that talonne someone, while suivre is more neutral.