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    Accourir (en. To run)

    /a.ku.ʁiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move quickly towards a place.
    He rushed to school after hearing the bell.
    Il a accouru à l'école après avoir entendu la cloche.
    To respond quickly to a request or a call.
    She always rushes when we need her.
    Elle accourt toujours quand on a besoin d'elle.
    To arrive quickly at a location.
    The emergency services rushed as soon as the alarm was triggered.
    Les secours ont accouru dès que l'alarme a été déclenchée.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'courir' with the prefix 'a-' indicating a movement towards.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rush to help
    To quickly go to help someone.
    accourir à l'aide
    to rush to the rescue
    To intervene quickly to provide assistance.
    accourir au secours
    to rush like mad
    To hurry in a disorderly manner.
    accourir comme un fou

    Related Words

    to run
    Moving quickly on foot.
    courir
    to hurry
    To make someone or something act quickly.
    précipiter
    haste
    The state of being eager or in a hurry.
    hâte

    Slang Meanings

    To get excited
    When he heard the news, he got excited and rushed over.
    Quand il a su la nouvelle, il s'est emballé et a accouru.
    To take off quickly
    She took off quickly to arrive on time.
    Elle a démaré en trombe pour arriver à temps.