Courez (en. Run)

/ku.ʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To move quickly on one's feet.
You need to run to catch the bus.
Vous devez courir pour attraper le bus.
To act quickly, to hurry.
Run, there isn’t much time left!
Courez, il ne reste plus beaucoup de temps !
To participate in a race.
They are going to run a marathon this weekend.
Ils vont courir un marathon ce week-end.

Etymology

The verb 'to run' derives from the Latin 'currere', which means 'to hasten' or 'to move quickly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

run fast!
Instruction to move quickly.
courez vite !
he who runs, climbs
Expression meaning that one moves faster by rushing.
qui court, monte

Related Words

race
Speed competition.
course
runner
Person who runs.
runner
fast
Someone who moves quickly.
rapide

Slang Meanings

To hurry
Hurry, run, it’s urgent!
Vite, courez, c'est urgent !
To be in a hurry
He is racing against time today.
Il coure après le temps aujourd'hui.