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    Courut (en. Ran)

    /kuʁy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of moving quickly on foot.
    He ran to the house when he saw the rain.
    Il courut jusqu'à la maison quand il a vu la pluie.
    Said of a process that advances rapidly.
    Time ran during their discussion.
    Le temps courut pendant leur discussion.
    To express a notion of competition or urgency.
    She ran to win the race.
    Elle courut pour gagner la course.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'currere' which means 'to run'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ran like the wind
    to run very quickly
    courut comme le vent
    do not chase two hares at once
    not to pursue two objectives simultaneously
    ne pas courir deux lièvres à la fois
    take the risk
    to take a risk
    courir le risque

    Related Words

    run
    The action of moving quickly.
    courir
    races
    Competitions or racing events.
    courses
    runner
    A person who runs.
    courreur

    Slang Meanings

    To engage in intense sports.
    He ran like crazy during the match.
    Il courut comme un fou pendant le match.
    To have a life filled with intense activities.
    She ran everywhere to manage her affairs.
    Elle courut partout pour gérer ses affaires.