/ku.ʁɑ̃/
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
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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