Courantes (en. Common)

/kuʁɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Movements or flows that occur regularly.

Ocean currents influence the climate.

Les courantes maritimes influencent le climat.

State or mode of usual operation.

The currents of thought in this society are very varied.

Les courantes de pensée dans cette société sont très variées.

From the verb 'to run', with the suffix -ant, meaning something that happens or manifests.

current affairs

Current affairs related to usual activities.

courantes affaires

current ideas

Ideas that are frequently discussed or accepted.

courantes idées

run

To act quickly or to move swiftly.

courir

current

That which occurs regularly or is ongoing.

courant

In vogue

This trend is current at the moment.

Cette tendance est courante en ce moment.

Usual

This is my usual way of doing things.

C'est ma façon courante de faire les choses.