il courut

he ran

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he ran Simple past of courir. Common in written French, especially narration; in everyday speech, people usually say il a couru.
FR: Il courut jusqu’à la maison.
EN: He ran to the house.

Il courut afin d'y parvenir à temps.

He ran in order to get there on time.

Il courut vers sa mère dans la bibliothèque.

He ran to his mother in the library.

Il courut le risque d'avoir un accident.

He ran the risk of having an accident.

Il courut dans la classe.

He ran into the classroom.

Il courut aussi vite qu'il le put.

He ran as fast as he could.

Il courut à côté, sans la remarquer.

He ran alongside, without noticing her.

Il courut plus vite que tous les autres.

He ran faster than all the others.

Il courut dehors, nu.

He ran outside, naked.

Il courut aussi vite qu'il put.

He ran as fast as he could.

Il courut à la gare et put prendre le train.

He ran to the station and was able to take the train.

Il courut vers la porte à toute vitesse.

He ran towards the door at full speed.

Il courut en haut de l'escalier.

He ran up the stairs.

Il courut cinq miles.

He ran five miles.