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Couler

By Laura K. Lawless, About.com

Definition:  to flow, run

Les larmes coulaient sur son visage - The tears were running down his cheeks.

Ce fleuve coule dans l'océan Atlantique - This river flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

Related: coulant (adj) - runny, flowing

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Pronunciation: [ku lay] Audio Link

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