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    Courais (en. Ran)

    /kuʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move quickly on one's feet.
    I was running in the park every morning.
    Je courais dans le parc tous les matins.
    To move quickly to escape something.
    He was running to escape the rain.
    Il courais pour échapper à la pluie.
    To participate in a race.
    When I was young, I ran marathons.
    Quand j'étais jeune, je courais des marathons.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'currere', meaning 'to run'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a risk
    To take a risk.
    courir un risque
    to chase after
    To pursue someone or something.
    courir après
    to be running around
    To be very busy with several things.
    courir partout
    to run fast enough
    To move at an acceptable speed.
    courir assez vite
    to run on the ceiling
    To be very excited or worked up.
    courir sur le plafond

    Related Words

    to run
    Main verb for the action of moving quickly.
    courir
    race
    Competitive event where one runs.
    course
    runner
    Person who runs.
    coureur

    Slang Meanings

    To hurry.
    He was running to catch the bus.
    Il courais pour attraper le bus.
    To be in a hurry.
    Today, I was running because I was late.
    Aujourd'hui, je courais parce que j'avais du retard.