Courir
Example: Elle aime courir chaque matin pour rester en forme.
Definition
"Courir" means to move swiftly on foot, typically at a speed faster than walking. It is used to describe the action of running, such as in the example phrase where someone runs every morning to stay fit.
Etymology
The French word "courir" comes from the Latin verb 'currere,' which means 'to run.' Did you know that many Romance languages have similar words for running, all tracing back to this Latin root? "Courir" has retained its energetic sense through centuries.
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"Courir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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