La course
Example: La course de ce matin a été très difficile pour moi.
Definition
"La course" refers to a race or running event, typically a competitive activity involving speed over a set distance. It can also mean the act of running itself. For example, in "La course de ce matin a été très difficile pour moi," it denotes a running race that was very challenging.
Etymology
The term "la course" originates from the Old French word "course," derived from the Latin "cursus," meaning 'a running, a course.' This reflects its connection to movement and racing. Did you know that the Latin root "cursus" also gave us the English word 'course' in contexts like a race or a path?
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"La course" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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