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    Coureur (en. Runner)

    /kuʁœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who participates in a race.
    The runner finished the race in first place.
    Le coureur a terminé la course en première position.
    A person who practices running as a hobby.
    Every Sunday, this runner goes to the park to train.
    Chaque dimanche, ce coureur se rend au parc pour s'entraîner.
    A person who runs for fast transportation.
    In some cities, couriers have become essential.
    Dans certaines villes, les coursiers sont devenus indispensables.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'courir' which means to move quickly on one's feet.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Womanizer
    A man who has frequent romantic affairs.
    coureur de jupons
    Adventurer
    A person who seeks exciting or risky situations.
    coureur d'aventure

    Related Words

    Race
    Competition of speed between several participants.
    course
    Marathon
    Long-distance race of about 42 kilometers.
    marathon
    Track
    Place where races take place.
    piste

    Slang Meanings

    A street runner
    He is always running from one place to another in the city.
    Il est toujours en train de courir d'un endroit à un autre dans la ville.
    An escape runner
    He is a speed and adrenaline junkie, a true escape runner.
    C'est un fou de vitesse et d'adrénaline, un vrai coureur d'escapade.