How to Say ‘Is running.’ in French
Coule.
kool
[kool]
💬 Usage Tip: From couler = to flow/run. Same verb used for watery eyes or a runny nose.
🇫🇷 In France: French uses very visual verbs for symptoms, which can make them easier to remember.
Phrase Breakdown
Coule
[kool]
runs / is running
From couler, meaning runs or flows; here it means is running, as in a runny nose.
Son nez Coule. Il faut le dire au vétérinaire.
Her nose is running. You need to tell the vet.
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