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/ku.ʁɑ̃/

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Translation

current, common; running

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

Femininecourante
Masc pluralcourants
Fem pluralcourantes

Examples

C' .

It is a common problem in this type of situation.

au ' ?

Are you aware of what happened?

.

The electricity was cut off for two hours.

- au .

Keep me informed as soon as you have news.

.

The river current is too strong to swim in.

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This word is part of lesson 11.