English–French

“run” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kuʁiʁ/

Example

Je cours tous les matins.

I run every morning.

Illustration for courir (run)

How to say “run” in French

“Run” in French is courir.

Something travels quickly through space or among people, like a runner, flowing water, or a circulating report.

Full entry for courir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with courir

Le fleuve court vers la mer.

The river flows toward the sea.

Tips for using courir

  • In ils courent, the ending -ent is silent, so the form is pronounced like il court even though the subject is plural.

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