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    Cours (en. Course)

    /kuʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Set of lessons taught in an educational setting.
    He is taking a math course this semester.
    Il suit un cours de mathématiques ce semestre.
    A path or direction taken by an object or a body of water.
    The course of the river changes with the seasons.
    Le cours de la rivière change avec les saisons.
    A series of events or a course of action.
    It is important to understand the course of events.
    Il est important de comprendre le cours des événements.
    verb
    To exist or occur over time.
    Things are not unfolding as expected.
    Les choses ne se déroulent pas comme prévu.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cursus', meaning 'course' or 'class'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lecture course
    Teaching session in which a teacher speaks to a large group of students.
    cours magistral
    online course
    Teaching delivered over the Internet.
    cours en ligne
    remedial course
    Extra session to help students who are struggling.
    cours de rattrapage

    Related Words

    courier
    Person who delivers documents.
    coursier
    sandbank
    Land or path of sand, usually by the water's edge.
    cours de sable

    Slang Meanings

    Quick course or rapid movement.
    He took the quick course to reach his destination faster.
    Il a pris le cours pour atteindre rapidement sa destination.
    Quick meeting or appointment.
    We had a quick meeting to discuss the details.
    On a fait un petit cours pour discuter des détails.