Translation
current, common; running; (noun) current, electricity, power; (au courant) aware, informed
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Word origin
From the present participle of courir ('to run'), from Latin currens, currentis ('running'), from currere ('to run').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- currens
- English cognates
- current, course, occur
Grammar
Examples
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It is a common problem in this type of situation.
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Are you aware of what happened?
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The electricity was cut off for two hours.
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Keep me informed as soon as you have news.
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The river current is too strong to swim in.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 6: courant, tel, casser and 7 more words.