courantes

courantes

"Courantes" means "common" or "current" in English.

Here, 'courantes' means 'common' or frequently used, describing phrases that are widely utilized in the language.

Les phrases courantes en français sont faciles à apprendre.

Common phrases in French are easy to learn.

In this usage, 'courantes' again means 'common', specifying illnesses that occur frequently among a population.

Les maladies courantes nécessitent souvent des soins simples.

Common illnesses often require simple care.

In this context, 'courantes' takes on the meaning 'flowing', referring to the movement of water making the streets appear as if they themselves are flowing.

Après la pluie, les rues deviennent courantes à cause de l'eau.

After the rain, the streets become flowing due to the water.