je courus

I ran

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I ran Passé simple of courir, used mainly in written French or formal storytelling.
FR: Je courus jusqu’à la gare.
EN: I ran to the station.

Je courus, afin d'être à l'heure.

I ran so that I would be on time.

Je courus hors de la maison.

I ran out of the house.

Je courus aussi vite que je pus pour attraper le train.

I ran as fast as I could to catch the train.

Je courus vers le train.

I ran toward the train.

— De tout cœur (1998)

Afin d'être à l'heure, je courus.

In order to be on time, I ran.

Je courus dehors.

I ran outside.

Je courus vers lui.

I ran towards him.

— Rashōmon (1950)

Je courus devant pour avertir tout le monde.

I ran ahead to warn everyone.

Quant à moi, je courus dehors.

As for me, I ran outside.