Courir
Example: Je cours tous les matins pour rester en forme.
Definition
"Courir" means to move swiftly on foot at a speed faster than a walk. It describes the action of running, often for exercise, sport, or to reach a destination quickly. For example, in 'Je cours tous les matins pour rester en forme,' it means 'I run every morning to stay fit.'
Etymology
The verb "courir" comes from the Latin word 'currere,' which means 'to run.' Over time, it evolved into Old French as 'courir,' maintaining its original meaning. Did you know? The English word 'current' shares the same Latin root, as it originally meant 'running' or 'flowing.'
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"Courir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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