Accouraient (en. Ran)
/a.ku.ʁɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Quick walk to a place.
The children rushed to the park.
Les enfants accouraient vers le parc.
React quickly to a situation.
The firefighters rushed to the fire.
Les pompiers accouraient au feu.
Move quickly to attend something.
The spectators rushed to see the concert.
Les spectateurs accouraient pour voir le concert.
Etymology
From the verb 'accourir,' which comes from the Latin 'accurrere.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
rush to help
come to help quickly
accourir au secours
respond to the call
react promptly to a request
accourir à l'appel
hasten with eagerness
move quickly and with enthusiasm
accourir avec empressement
Related Words
accourir
move quickly to a place
accourir
race
a rapid movement
course
quick
which is done quickly
rapide
Slang Meanings
To rush
He rushed like a young fool.
Il a accouru comme un jeune fou.
To gather
All my friends rushed to my party.
Tous les amis ont accouru à ma fête.