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    Courts (en. Short)

    /kuʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which has a reduced dimension.
    I wear short pants in summer.
    Je porte un pantalon court en été.
    Which lasts a short time.
    The meeting was short.
    La réunion a été courte.
    Which is at a reduced distance.
    We took a short walk.
    Nous avons fait une promenade courte.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'cortem', meaning short or limited.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    court of appeal
    Court that rules on judicial decisions.
    court d'appel
    short term
    Duration or period of limited time.
    court terme
    short challenges
    Challenges or tasks that do not take much time.
    courts défis

    Related Words

    long
    Which has a large dimension or duration.
    long
    instant
    Which occurs immediately.
    instantané
    quick
    Which happens quickly or takes little time.
    rapide

    Slang Meanings

    A situation or event that does not last.
    It was a short moment of pleasure.
    C'était un court moment de plaisir.
    A style of clothing that exposes the legs.
    He opted for a short look for the beach.
    Il a opté pour un look court pour la plage.