parcourir

Definitions of parcourir
  1. verb
    apply thoroughly; think through
    synonyms: feuilleter, fouiller
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    faire un effort, travailler
    exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
  2. verb
    mark with or consist of a pattern of crossed lines
    synonyms: marquer
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    type of:
    ligner, marquer, régler
    mark with lines
  3. verb
    cover a certain distance or advance beyond
    synonyms: porter, transporter, traverser
    comporter
    have a certain range
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    type of:
    aller, se déplacer, se mouvoir
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  4. verb
    walk with no particular goal
    synonyms: se balader, se promener
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    type of:
    marcher, marcher à pied, se promener
    use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
  5. verb
    move through a body or an object with a slicing motion
    synonyms: se déplacer à travers
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    type of:
    aller, se déplacer, se mouvoir
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  6. verb
    examine hastily
    synonyms: jeter un coup d'oeil
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    type of:
    examiner, regarder
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
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