courir partout
The English phrase 'ripping and running' can be expressed in French as courir partout.
courir partout is used to describe someone who is constantly moving from place to place, often to complete tasks or errands.
Did you know?
- If you use courir partout to describe a child, French speakers will often assume the child is being 'naughty' or 'unsettled' rather than just being busy with errands.
- While courir partout means moving frantically, the verb courir is also used in French to describe a romantic pursuit. To courir après someone means to chase after them in a romantic sense.
- The Latin root of courir, 'currere', is also the ancestor of the English word 'current' used for water or electricity.
Examples in context
- J'ai couru partout toute la journée pour tout terminer avant la date limite.I've been ripping and running all day to get things done before the deadline.
- Je ne fais que courir partout toute la journée.I do nothing but run around everywhere all day long.
- Elle passe son temps à courir partout pour le travail.She spends her time running around everywhere for work.
- Arrête de courir partout et assieds-toi un moment.Stop running around everywhere and sit down for a moment.
Example conversation
Manon is exhausted after a busy morning of errands.
- NathanTu as l'air très fatiguée, Manon.You look very tired, Manon.
- ManonOui, je n'ai fait que courir partout ce matin.Yes, I have been doing nothing but running around everywhere this morning.
- NathanTu devrais prendre un peu de repos.You should take a little rest.
- ManonC'est vrai, je vais m'asseoir un instant.It's true, I'm going to sit down for a moment.
