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    Court (en. Short)

    /kuʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A fenced area for playing certain sports.
    They play tennis on the club's court.
    Ils jouent au tennis sur le court du club.
    A place where judicial matters take place.
    The trial took place in the courthouse.
    Le procès a eu lieu dans la cour de justice.
    verb
    To try to seduce someone.
    He ran after her to court her.
    Il a couru après elle pour la courtiser.
    To engage in a competition.
    Students court scholarships to continue their studies.
    Les étudiants courtisent des bourses pour poursuivre leurs études.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cohortem' meaning 'together, group'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    playground
    An outdoor space intended for children's games.
    court de récréation
    family court
    A section of a court dedicated to family matters.
    cour de famille
    to court someone
    To attempt to seduce or attract someone's attention.
    courtiser quelqu'un

    Related Words

    courte
    Feminine form of court, meaning something that is short in length.
    courte
    courtoisie
    Politeness and respect in social relations.
    courtoisie
    cours
    A series of lessons or a space like a corridor.
    cours
    courrier
    Postal service or a set of letters.
    courrier

    Slang Meanings

    To flirt or seduce informally.
    He was courting his girlfriend all evening.
    Il a été en train de courtiser son amie pendant toute la soirée.
    To insistently ask for something.
    She started courting her boss to get a raise.
    Elle a commencé à courtiser son patron pour obtenir une augmentation.