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    Couraient (en. Were running)

    /kuʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of moving quickly on one's legs.
    They ran every morning in the park.
    Ils couraient tous les matins au parc.
    To be in quick motion.
    The horses were running across the field.
    Les chevaux couraient à travers le champ.
    To act with great speed.
    The children were running after the ball.
    Les enfants couraient après le ballon.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'courir', derived from Latin 'currere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    running after
    To seek or try to catch something.
    couraient après
    running like crazy
    To run very fast or in a disorderly manner.
    couraient comme des fous
    running in all directions
    To move in a disorderly way.
    couraient dans tous les sens

    Related Words

    runner
    A person who runs.
    coureur
    race
    Action of running, self-dependent sporting event.
    course
    to run
    Infinitive verb meaning to move quickly.
    courir

    Slang Meanings

    To run after something in vain.
    He was chasing dreams.
    Il courait après des rêves.
    To hurry up.
    She was running so as not to miss her bus.
    Elle courait pour ne pas rater son bus.