courir

Senses

1. 1.

   to run

   move quickly on foot

2. 2.

   to rush; to hurry

   move or act with speed and urgency

3. 3.

   to spread; to circulate

   pass from person to person (of news, rumors, etc.)

4. 4.

   to pursue; to chase

   go after or follow someone/something

Examples

• "Je cours chaque matin dans le parc."

  I run every morning in the park.

• "Il court après le bus pour ne pas le manquer."

  He is rushing after the bus so as not to miss it.

• "La rumeur court que le directeur va démissionner."

  The rumor is circulating that the director will resign.

Usage

Courir is a common, everyday verb. Note the irregular conjugation: je cours, tu cours, il court, nous courons, vous courez, ils courent. It pairs with various prepositions: *courir après* (to run after), *courir vers* (to run toward). Avoid confusing with *course* (race or shopping).