cour

This is the 403rd most frequent French word.


cour

"Cour" in French means "court" (as in a royal court or a legal court) or "courtyard," depending on the context.


The word 'cour' is used here to mean a physical space, specifically a courtyard or an outdoor area used for activities.

Je joue au tennis dans la cour.

I play tennis in the courtyard.


In this sentence, 'cour' refers to the group of people surrounding and advising a monarch, a royal court.

La cour du roi l'a acclamé.

The king's court acclaimed him.


Here, 'cour' is used to denote a judicial court or legal authority.

L'élève a été convoqué par la cour pour son comportement.

The student was summoned by the court for their behavior.