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ils couraient

were running

→ courir
cour run + aient they were ...ing (imperfect past)
verb · third plural · imperfect indicative Rare #39,251
were running Imperfect tense (ongoing or habitual action in the past).
FR: Ils couraient dans le parc tous les matins.
EN: They were running in the park every morning.
Conjugation of courir
Indicative imperfect
SingularPlural
Third courait couraient

Les bêtes couraient à travers la plaine.

The beasts ran across the plain.

Toutes sortes de rumeurs couraient à son sujet.

All sorts of rumors were circulating about him.

Certains écureuils couraient vers les arbres aux feuilles rouges.

Some squirrels were running towards the trees with red leaves.

Les écureuils se couraient l'un après l'autre.

The squirrels were chasing each other.

Des rumeurs couraient au sujet d'un échec.

Rumors were circulating about a failure.

Les enfants se couraient après et riaient.

The children were chasing each other and laughing.