noun

la course (démarche à faire à l'extérieur)

errand · race · shopping

Activité où quelqu’un se déplace vite pour atteindre un but avant les autres ou avant un certain temps.

The French word "course" can have several meanings depending on the context. Here's an explanation:

Meaning in English:

Race / Running event
- In this sense, "course" refers to a competition of speed, such as a foot race, horse race, or car race.
- Example: Une course de chevaux = A horse race.
Course / Class / Lesson
- "Course" can also mean an educational class or a series of lessons on a subject.
- Example: Je suis un cours de français = I am taking a French course.
Shopping / Errand (Plural form: courses)
- In everyday language, "les courses" often means the groceries or shopping errands.
- Example: Faire les courses = To do the grocery shopping.

Parts of the Word:

Root: "cours" relates to running, flow, or a path.
The 'e' at the end is typical in many feminine nouns in French.

Synonyms:

For "race": compétition, arrivée
For "course" (lesson): leçon, classe, formation
For "errand" or "shopping": achats, provisions

Antonyms:

For "race": repos (rest), pause (break)
For "course" (lesson): vacances (vacation)
For "shopping": vente (selling)

Summary:
"Course" in French can mean a race, a class/course of study, or, in plural form, grocery shopping. It is a versatile word used in various contexts.