🇫🇷 How to say

“to run” in French

courir
Illustration of "to run" in a French cultural setting
A young woman in athletic wear jogs along a sunlit path in a park, her ponytail bouncing with each stride. She passes by a pond where ducks are swimming, breathing steadily as she maintains her pace.

Usage note

Courir is the basic verb for running, used for exercise, transport, or play. Unlike English 'to jog', courir covers all paces of running, from a sprint to a light run.

Examples

  • Je cours chaque matin.

    I run every morning.

  • Il court pour attraper le bus.

    He runs to catch the bus.

  • Nous courons dans le parc.

    We run in the park.

Quick check

What does "courir" mean?

  • A. to run
  • B. to work
  • C. to ask
  • D. to close

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