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    Courait (en. Was running)

    kuʁɛ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Quick movement of a living being on its feet.
    She was running in the park every morning.
    Elle courait dans le parc tous les matins.
    To act with liveliness.
    He was running to catch the bus.
    Il courait pour attraper le bus.
    To be in movement, particularly in reference to a competition.
    The athletes were running during the race.
    Les athlètes couraient lors de la course.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin verb 'currere', meaning 'to run'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    run like a headless chicken
    to run very quickly and in a disordered manner.
    courir comme un dératé
    running against time
    to be very busy and trying to do everything that needs to be done.
    courir après le temps
    everyone was running
    indicates a situation of chaos or urgency.
    tout le monde courait

    Related Words

    race
    Speed competition.
    course
    run (imperative form)
    Form of the imperative of the verb to run.
    courez
    runner
    A person who runs or races.
    coureur

    Slang Meanings

    to be after something
    He is chasing success, never resting.
    Il court après le succès, sans jamais se reposer.
    to run around
    She just runs around all day.
    Elle ne fait que courir à droite à gauche toute la journée.