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courser

to chase, to run after

verb koor-SEH Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

Courser is an informal verb meaning to chase someone on foot or by vehicle — a more dynamic and colloquial alternative to poursuivre. You might hear la police l'a coursé — 'the police chased him'. It is mostly spoken or informal written French.

Examples

"Les enfants se coursent dans le jardin."

Natural Translation

The children are chasing each other in the garden.

Literal Translation

The children themselves chase in the garden.

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