Correur (en. Corrector)

/kɔʁœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An individual who runs, often in a sports context.
The runner finished the race in under two hours.
Le coureur a terminé la course en moins de deux heures.
A person who participates in running competitions.
This runner has won several medals at championships.
Ce coureur a remporté plusieurs médailles aux championnats.
A running enthusiast.
He became a regular runner after he started training.
Il est devenu un coureur assidu après avoir commencé à s'entraîner.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'courir'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

marathon runner
Athlete specializing in long-distance races.
coureur de marathon
professional runner
Runner who competes at a competitive and paid level.
coureur professionnel
beginner runner
Person who is starting to practice running.
coureur débutant

Related Words

run
To move quickly on one's legs.
courir
race
The act of running or a running event.
course
running track
A place or event dedicated to running.
serre de course

Slang Meanings

Crazy runner
He's a crazy runner; he runs every day in the rain.
C'est un coureur fou, il court tous les jours sous la pluie.
Night runner
He is a night runner; he prefers to run when it's cool.
Il est coureur de nuit, il préfère courir quand il fait frais.