/ku.ʁɑ̃/
#526 of 5,000 Core 1000
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
Examples
C' .
It is a common problem in this type of situation.
' ?
Are you aware of what happened?
électrique .
The electricity was cut off for two hours.
- .
Keep me informed as soon as you have news.
nager.
The river current is too strong to swim in.
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