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    Course (en. Race)

    /kuʁs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An event that takes place over a certain distance.
    The marathon is a very popular race.
    Le marathon est une course très populaire.
    A route or path to follow.
    We changed our course to avoid traffic jams.
    Nous avons changé notre course pour éviter les embouteillages.
    A set of studies or an educational program.
    I am enrolled in a French course.
    Je suis inscrit à un cours de français.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cursus', meaning 'course, path'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the wind in one's sails
    To be in a state of success or in a favorable phase.
    avoir le vent en poupe
    to change course
    To modify one's plan or direction.
    changer de course
    to double down
    To accelerate work or effort.
    mettre les bouchées doubles

    Related Words

    courier
    A messenger or a delivery person.
    coursier
    exchange rate
    The price of one currency in relation to another.
    cours du change

    Slang Meanings

    Crazy race
    He is racing crazy to catch the bus.
    Il se lance dans une course folle pour rattraper le bus.
    Race against the clock
    It’s a race against the clock to finish the project on time.
    C'est une course contre la montre pour finir le projet à temps.