run

• Nom désignant un acte ou une période de course à pied, un déplacement rapide à pied, ou une série ou séquence continue de choses similaires.

A noun referring to an act or instance of running, a journey on foot at a fast pace, or a sequence of similar events.

1. Act of runningA1formal

   The action of moving quickly on foot, faster than walking.

   course à pied

   • She went for a run in the park this morning.
   • He won the 100-meter run at the Olympics.
   • The dog loves to chase after a ball during our runs.

   Synonymesboltbounddashgallopjogloperacerushscamperscurrysprinttrot

2. Competition or raceA2formal

   A competition where participants run to reach the finish line first.

   Course à pied

   • The marathon run attracted thousands of participants.
   • It's my first time entering a 5K run.
   • The kids are training for the school run.

   Synonymesdashfootraceracesprint

3. Continuous operationB1formal

   A period of continuous activity or operation.

   fonctionnement continu

   • The machine has been on a 24-hour run.
   • The play had a successful run of six months.
   • The factory is at full run during peak season.

   Synonymesboutintervalperiodsessionshiftspellstretchturn

4. Sequence of successesB2informal

   A continuous series of successes or similar events.

   Série de réussites

   • The team is on a winning run of five games.
   • He had a lucky run at the casino.
   • The stock market enjoyed a good run last week.

   Synonymeschainseriesstreakstringsuccession

• Verbe désignant le fait de se déplacer rapidement à pied, ou de diriger, gérer, exploiter ou organiser une activité.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving swiftly on foot or managing, operating, or conducting an activity.

verbe irrégulier

1. Move quickly on footA1formal

   To move at a speed faster than a walk, using quick steps.

   courir

   • She runs every morning to stay fit.
   • The children ran to the playground.
   • He ran across the street to catch the bus.

   Synonymesboltdashgallophurryjogracescamperspeedsprinttrot

2. Manage or operateB1formal

   To be in charge of or manage something, like a business or organization.

   Gérer ou diriger

   • She runs a successful bakery.
   • He runs the family farm.
   • They run several programs for the community.

   Synonymesadministerconductcoordinatedirectheadleadmanageoperateoverseesupervise

3. Function or operateA2formal

   To work or function properly, especially machines or systems.

   Fonctionner

   • The computer won't run this software.
   • The engine runs smoothly after the repair.
   • Does the washing machine run quietly?

   Synonymesfunctiongooperateperformwork

   Antonymesbreakfailhaltstallstop

4. Compete in a raceA2formal

   To participate in a competition involving running.

   Courir une course

   • She runs in marathons every year.
   • He runs for the school track team.
   • They run the 100-meter sprint.

   Synonymescompeteracesprint

Variantes phrasalrun acrossrun alongrun aroundrun awayrun byrun downrun forrun intorun offrun onrun outrun overrun throughrun up