court/kuʁ/
adjective / noun · A1 · Frequency 1583
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
short in length
Commonly used to describe the length of objects or duration of time.
brief, lasting for a short time
Used to describe a short duration of time or event.
Examples
Ce câble est trop court pour atteindre la prise.
This cable is too short to reach the outlet.
Le discours court a convaincu le comité.
The short speech convinced the committee.
Un manteau court convient mieux à cette tenue.
A short coat suits this outfit better.
Collocations
- un court trajeta short journey
- un court délaia short delay
Common mistakes
une court robe
une robe courte
The adjective 'court' should follow the noun; correct expression is 'robe courte'.
court temps
court moment
To express short duration, 'court moment' is commonly used instead of 'court temps'.
Related words
nounmasculine
Meanings
court (judicial institution)
Refers to a judicial institution where legal cases are heard.
court (enclosed outdoor area)
Refers to an open area enclosed by walls or buildings, typically adjacent to a building.
Examples
Le tribunal est un court où les juges rendent la justice.
The court is a place where judges administer justice.
La décision finale a été prise par le court compétent.
The final decision was made by the competent court.
Les enfants jouent dans le court derrière la maison pendant l'été.
The children play in the court behind the house during the summer.
Collocations
- tribunal de la courcourt tribunal
- cour intérieureinner courtyard
- cour de récréationschool playground courtyard
Common mistakes
le court
le tribunal
“court” is often mistakenly used as “le court” for the judicial institution; the correct terms are “le tribunal” or “la cour” to refer to a court institution.
la court
la cour
When meaning courtyard, the noun is feminine “la cour”, not masculine “le court”.
Related words
synonymtribunalTribunal, referring to the specific place or body where cases are heard and judged.
adjectivefeminine
Meanings
short in length
Commonly used to describe the length of objects or duration of time.
brief, lasting for a short time
Used to describe a short duration of time or event.
Examples
Cette jupe est trop courte pour le travail.
This skirt is too short for work.
La table courte tient facilement dans la petite cuisine.
The short table fits easily in the small kitchen.
La ficelle courte ne permet pas d'attacher le paquet.
The short string is not long enough to tie up the parcel.
Collocations
- un court trajeta short journey
- un court délaia short delay
Common mistakes
une court robe
une robe courte
The adjective 'court' should follow the noun; correct expression is 'robe courte'.
court temps
court moment
To express short duration, 'court moment' is commonly used instead of 'court temps'.
Related words
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
short in length
Commonly used to describe the length of objects or duration of time.
brief, lasting for a short time
Used to describe a short duration of time or event.
Examples
Ces rideaux sont trop courts pour la fenêtre.
These curtains are too short for the window.
Les manches courts de ce vêtement laissent les bras découverts.
The short sleeves of this garment leave the arms uncovered.
Les sentiers courts conviennent aux jeunes enfants.
Short trails are suitable for young children.
Collocations
- un court trajeta short journey
- un court délaia short delay
Common mistakes
une court robe
une robe courte
The adjective 'court' should follow the noun; correct expression is 'robe courte'.
court temps
court moment
To express short duration, 'court moment' is commonly used instead of 'court temps'.