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courir
/kuʁiʁ/
to run
Je cours tous les matins.
I run every morning.
general
To move quickly on foot, faster than walking.
Les enfants courent dans le parc.
The children run in the park.
Commonly used for physical movement, sports, or urgent situations.
informal
To be in a hurry or rush to do something.
Il faut courir pour attraper le train.
You have to hurry to catch the train.
Often used metaphorically for urgency.
figurative
To be in a state of continuous activity or pursuit.
Elle court après ses rêves.
She is chasing after her dreams.
Used to describe someone actively pursuing a goal.
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Pro Tip
Irregular Verb
'Courir' is an irregular verb with unique conjugations like 'je cours', 'tu cours', 'il court'.
Gold Rule
Common Usage
Use 'courir' for physical running or metaphorical urgency.
Word Origin
From Old French 'courre', from Latin 'currere' (to run).
Usage Notes
The verb 'courir' is irregular and has several compound forms like 'courir après' (to chase) and 'courir à' (to rush to).
Word Breakdown
cour-
run
root-ir
infinitive verb ending
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