couru

American  

[koo-roo, koo-ry] / kʊˈru, kuˈrü /

adjective

Ballet.

1. done or executed with a running step.

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Etymology

Origin of couru

< French, past participle of courir to run ≪ Latin currere; see current

Example Sentences

Je n'ai pas eu � me plaindre de cette confiance depuis Fontainbleau jusqu'� Avignon; mais depuis cette ville jusqu'ici j'ai et� insult�,—j'ai couru bien de dangers.

From Travels in France during the years 1814-15 Comprising a residence at Paris, during the stay of the allied armies, and at Aix, at the period of the landing of Bonaparte, in two volumes. by Alison, Archibald, Sir

“A quoy pensez vous icy endroit, de penser nauez mestier | car vous auez tant couru que vous ne pouez retourner.”

From Lancelot of the Laik A Scottish Metrical Romance by Skeat, Walter W. (Walter William)

Comme Saint-Sa�ns va �tre heureux! j'ai couru chez lui, lui annoncer la chose, il �tait sorti avec sa m�re.

From Masters of French Music by Hervey, Arthur

The people in their amazement threw up their hands and cried "couru," which has ever since remained the name for daylight.

From Short Sketches from Oldest America by Driggs, John B. (John Beach)

La population de cette ville n'eut pas et� aussi facile � contenir que celle des villages ou on avait deja couru tant de perils.

From Travels in France during the years 1814-15 Comprising a residence at Paris, during the stay of the allied armies, and at Aix, at the period of the landing of Bonaparte, in two volumes. by Alison, Archibald, Sir