accourir
/a.ku.ʁiʁ/To come running; to hurry or rush to a place or person, often in response to a call or need.
Elle a accouru dès qu'elle a entendu l'appel.
She came running as soon as she heard the call.
Les secours ont accouru sur les lieux de l'accident.
The rescue team rushed to the scene of the accident.
Often used in formal or literary contexts to convey urgency or eagerness.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'accourir' when emphasizing the urgency or eagerness of someone's arrival, often in response to a call for help or assistance.
⚡Gold Rule
Conjugation Rule
Like other irregular verbs ending in -ir, 'accourir' follows the pattern of 'partir' in its conjugation.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'acorir', derived from 'a-' (to) + 'courir' (to run).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal or literary contexts to convey urgency or eagerness. Can imply a sense of duty or obligation.