courir
run
Se déplacer rapidement en posant un pied devant l’autre sans s’arrêter, plus vite que marcher.
Word: courir
Language: French
Meaning:
"Courir" is a French verb that means "to run."
Explanation:
- It primarily refers to the physical action of moving swiftly on foot.
- It can also be used figuratively in various expressions.
Verb Conjugation:
"Courir" is an irregular verb belonging to the third group in French verb classifications.
Examples:
- Je cours tous les matins. (I run every morning.)
- Le temps court vite. (Time runs fast.)
Synonyms:
- Se précipiter (to rush)
- Galoper (to gallop, more specific, related to horses)
- Foncer (to dash)
Antonyms:
There is no direct opposite verb but actions like:
- Marcher (to walk)
- S'arrêter (to stop)
Additional meanings/usages:
- "Courir un risque" (to run a risk) — idiomatic use.
- "Courir dans la rue" — running in the street.
- "Une course" refers to a "run" or "race."
In sum, "courir" means to run both literally and figuratively, with variations depending on context.
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Examples
Ils aiment courir dans le parc.verb
They like to run in the park.
Nous allons courir ce matin.verb
We are going to run this morning.
Marie veut courir dans le parc.verb
Marie wants to run in the park.
Pierre aime courir le matin.verb
Pierre likes to run in the morning.
Il court après le bus.verb
He is running after the bus.
Tu as couru très vite hier.verb
You ran very fast yesterday.
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