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    Parcours (en. Course)

    /paʁkuʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A path, a road, or a route to follow.
    He chose a difficult route for his hike.
    Il a choisi un parcours difficile pour sa randonnée.
    The development or evolution of a person throughout their life or career.
    His professional path is remarkable.
    Son parcours professionnel est remarquable.
    A series of trials or obstacles to overcome in a sport or game.
    The obstacle course was very competitive.
    Le parcours d'obstacles était très compétitif.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'parcours', from the verb 'parcourir', meaning to cross a space.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to complete the course
    To follow a determined path or route.
    faire le parcours
    life journey
    The entirety of the stages of a life.
    parcours de vie
    academic path
    The set of studies followed by a student.
    parcours scolaire

    Related Words

    parcourir
    To move through a space, to visit a place.
    parcourir
    route
    A path designed for traffic.
    route
    itinerary
    A route planned for a trip.
    itinéraire

    Slang Meanings

    In sports jargon, it can refer to an obstacle course.
    He managed to finish the course in less time than expected.
    Il a réussi à finir le parcours en moins de temps que prévu.
    Used to talk about a complex or challenging career.
    His journey in this company has been fraught with challenges.
    Son parcours dans cette entreprise a été semé d'embûches.