No. 403 in French
cour
"Cour" in French means "court" (as in a royal court or a legal court) or "courtyard," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Je joue au tennis dans la cour.
I play tennis in the courtyard.
The word 'cour' is used here to mean a physical space, specifically a courtyard or an outdoor area used for activities.
La cour du roi l'a acclamé.
The king's court acclaimed him.
In this sentence, 'cour' refers to the group of people surrounding and advising a monarch, a royal court.
L'élève a été convoqué par la cour pour son comportement.
The student was summoned by the court for their behavior.
Here, 'cour' is used to denote a judicial court or legal authority.
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