la course
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. running
Nadège est passionnée de course et participe souvent à des marathons.Nadège is fond of running and often takes part in marathons.
a. race
Ça fait des mois que Margaux court tous les matins pour se préparer à la course de ce week-end.Margaux has been running every morning for months to prepare for this weekend's race.
a. errand
Ben est parti faire une course.Ben is out running an errand.
a. course
Le vaisseau spatial a modifié sa course pour éviter une collision avec un astéroïde.The spacecraft altered its course to avoid collision with an asteroid.
b. stroke (for a mechanical part)
Les ingénieurs ont optimisé la course du piston pour améliorer la performance du moteur.Engineers have optimized the piston stroke to improve engine performance.
a. journey
La course jusqu'à l'aéroport m'a coûté une fortune à cause de la circulation.The journey to the airport cost me a fortune because of the traffic.
b. fare (price of the ride)
En arrivant à destination, j'ai payé la course et donné un pourboire au chauffeur.When I reached my destination, I paid the fare and tipped the driver.
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