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    Courants (en. Currents)

    /kuʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movement or flow of a liquid or gas.
    Ocean currents influence the climate of the coasts.
    Les courants marins influencent le climat des côtes.
    Movement or trend in thought or opinion.
    There are different currents of thought in philosophy.
    Il y a différents courants de pensée en philosophie.
    In electricity, a current is a flow of electric charges.
    The electric current flows through the wire.
    Le courant électrique passe à travers le fil.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'courir', Latin 'currere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    drafts
    Air movements in a room.
    courants d'air
    streams
    Water flow in a river.
    courants d'eau
    to be in the loop
    To be up to date or aware of a situation.
    être dans le courant

    Related Words

    alternating current
    Type of electric current that changes direction.
    courant alternatif
    direct current
    Type of electric current that flows in one direction.
    courant continu

    Slang Meanings

    To be fashionable or trendy in a conversation.
    This theme is very common right now.
    Ce thème est très courant en ce moment.
    To respond quickly to a situation.
    He picked up the current of the conversation.
    Il a pris le courant de la conversation.