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Conjugation directory
Courir is an irregular -ir verb that is key for expressing speed and urgency in French. Its unique conjugation pattern is important for TEF/TCF exam preparation.
Use courir in speaking tasks to describe physical activities or in narratives to convey haste.
Il court tous les jours pour rester en forme.
He runs every day to stay fit.
Remember that courir has an irregular stem in the future tense (je courrai), not je courerai.
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Courir typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.