Signification
To keep up with trends.
Contexte culturel
In Russia, 'looking expensive' (выглядеть дорого) is often a goal of following fashion, reflecting a desire for social mobility. In big cities, following fashion is almost mandatory in certain social circles, with a focus on 'intellectual' or 'minimalist' styles. There is a strong tradition of sewing one's own clothes to 'follow fashion' when western brands were unavailable. Russian youth are increasingly following 'streetwear' and local brands like Gosha Rubchinskiy to stay trendy.
Case Shortcut
Remember that 'за' + Instrumental often describes 'behind' or 'following'. Think of yourself walking *behind* fashion.
Don't over-conjugate
In the phrase 'люблю следить', only 'люблю' changes. 'Следить' stays in the infinitive.
Signification
To keep up with trends.
Case Shortcut
Remember that 'за' + Instrumental often describes 'behind' or 'following'. Think of yourself walking *behind* fashion.
Don't over-conjugate
In the phrase 'люблю следить', only 'люблю' changes. 'Следить' stays in the infinitive.
Use with 'активно'
Adding 'активно' (actively) makes you sound much more fluent and enthusiastic.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the word 'мода'.
Моя подруга всегда следит за ____.
The preposition 'за' after 'следить' requires the Instrumental case.
Which verb is correct in this context?
Дизайнеры должны ____ за модой.
'Следить за модой' is the fixed collocation for staying updated with trends.
Complete the dialogue.
- Ты любишь ходить по магазинам? - Да, я очень люблю ____ за модой.
The infinitive 'следить' is needed after the verb 'люблю'.
Match the sentence to the person.
Кто это говорит? 'Я не слежу за модой, мне нравится старая одежда.'
Someone who likes vintage clothes would likely not follow current trends.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Sledit' vs. Sledovat'
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМоя подруга всегда следит за ____.
The preposition 'за' after 'следить' requires the Instrumental case.
Дизайнеры должны ____ за модой.
'Следить за модой' is the fixed collocation for staying updated with trends.
- Ты любишь ходить по магазинам? - Да, я очень люблю ____ за модой.
The infinitive 'следить' is needed after the verb 'люблю'.
Кто это говорит? 'Я не слежу за модой, мне нравится старая одежда.'
Someone who likes vintage clothes would likely not follow current trends.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt's better to say 'следить за трендами' or 'следить за новинками технологий'. 'Мода' is specifically for clothing and style.
It is always 'модой' (Instrumental case).
Yes, it is perfectly neutral and polite to use in any situation.
You can say 'не интересоваться модой' or 'быть равнодушным к моде'.
Absolutely. Men can 'следить за модой' just as much as women.
Not exactly. 'Следить за модой' is the action (following), while 'быть модным' is the state (being fashionable).
Я не слежу за модой.
Yes, but 'следить за человеком' can mean 'to spy on someone', so be careful with context!
Yes, in the fashion and retail industries, it's a standard professional term.
'Следить' implies a more active, continuous tracking, while 'наблюдать' is more about passive observation.
Expressions liées
Быть в тренде
similarTo be in trend
Гнаться за модой
specialized formTo chase fashion
Последний писк моды
builds onThe latest fashion craze (literally: the last squeak of fashion)
Выйти из моды
contrastTo go out of fashion
