French word

concourir

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃kuʁiʁ/

Meaning

  • verbcontribute to ___

Example

Ce projet concourt à améliorer la qualité de vie.

This project contributes to improving the quality of life.

Illustration for concourir (contribute to ___)

More examples

Elle concourt pour un prix dans ce concours local.

She is vying for a prize in this local competition.

Core concept

Several runners converge toward a shared finish, either combining their efforts or racing for the same place.

Common phrases

  • concourir pour un prix

    vie for a prize

  • concourir aux efforts communs

    contribute to joint efforts

Similar words

contribuer: Provide money, effort, or other support to help achieve a goal.
participer: Join and take part in a group, event, or activity.
aider: Give help to someone in difficulty or with a task.
collaborer: Work together with others on a shared task or project.

Definition in French

Apporter, par son action, une part à l'obtention d'un résultat ou à un effet collectif ; selon le contexte, entrer aussi en compétition pour obtenir un prix ou une place.

Word origin

French concourir comes from Latin concurrere, formed from con- meaning 'together' and currere meaning 'to run', with senses of contribution and competition developing from convergence.

Usage tips

  • Concourir à introduces a result or goal, while concourir pour commonly introduces a prize or position being sought.

Other meanings

  • competeverb

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