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    Parcourut (en. Traveled)

    /paʁ.ku.ʁu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To execute a route in a way that covers a distance or space.
    He traveled the path in a few hours.
    Il parcourut le sentier en quelques heures.
    To visit or examine something in its entirety.
    She finished the book in a day.
    Elle parcourut le livre en une journée.
    To cross a region or a country.
    He biked across France.
    Il parcourut la France à vélo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'parcurrere', meaning 'to run through'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to traverse a path
    To navigate or follow a path or road.
    parcourir un chemin
    to travel the world
    To travel around the world.
    parcourir le monde
    to traverse the ages
    To go through different periods of life.
    parcourir les âges

    Related Words

    route
    Action of traversing; path, itinerary.
    parcours
    to traverse
    Base verb meaning to go from one place to another.
    parcourir
    traversable
    That can be traversed.
    parcourable

    Slang Meanings

    In colloquial language, it can mean 'to explore' in a relaxed manner.
    We’re going to take a stroll through the neighborhood to see what’s new.
    On va parcourir le quartier pour voir ce qu'il y a de nouveau.
    Used to talk about a quick travel experience.
    We traveled the city in a day.
    On a parcouru la ville en une journée.