coule

/kul/couler
1.
verbInd1stPresSing1,3

flows

runs (liquid)

leaks

L'eau coule doucement du robinet.

The water is flowing very slowly from the tap.

Synonyms:s'écouler, fuir
2.
verbInd1stPresSing1,3

sinks (goes under water)

Si le bateau est trop lourd, il coule.

If the boat is too heavy, it sinks.

Synonyms:sombrer, s'enfoncer
3.
verbInd1stPresSing1,3

fails (an exam or test)

Il coule à tous ses examens.

He fails all his exams.

Synonyms:échouer
coule - French Definition & Examples