courir

/ku.ʁiʁ/
1.
verbInf3rd

to run (move quickly on foot)

to jog

Je cours tous les matins pour rester en forme.

I run every morning to stay in shape.

Synonyms:trotter, faire du jogging
2.
verbInf3rd

to rush around; to be busy and constantly on the move

Il court toute la journée entre ses rendez‑vous.

He's rushing around all day between his appointments.

Synonyms:se presser, se hâter
3.
verbInf3rd

to circulate; to be spread (of news, rumours)

Une rumeur court dans le quartier à propos de leur séparation.

A rumor is circulating in the neighborhood about their split.

Synonyms:circuler, se répandre
4.
verbInf3rd

to chase; to pursue (often used with 'après')

Elle court après le succès depuis des années.

She has been chasing success for years.

Synonyms:poursuivre, chasser
5.
verbInf3rd

to incur; to be exposed to (a risk, danger, consequence) — as in 'courir un risque'

En agissant ainsi, il court un risque sérieux.

By acting like that, he is taking a serious risk.

Synonyms:s'exposer à, prendre le risque
courir - French Definition & Examples