race

US /reɪs/
UK /reɪs/
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1.

course, compétition

a competition of speed, as in running, driving, or sailing

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She won the 100-meter race.
Elle a gagné la course de 100 mètres.
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The horses are ready for the big race.
Les chevaux sont prêts pour la grande course.
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2.

race, ethnie

a group of people sharing the same culture, history, language, etc.; a people, nation, or tribe

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The human race has made great progress.
La race humaine a fait de grands progrès.
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He studied the history of the local race.
Il a étudié l'histoire de la race locale.
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1.

courir, faire la course

compete in a race

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They will race against each other tomorrow.
Ils vont courir l'un contre l'autre demain.
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The children raced to the finish line.
Les enfants ont couru jusqu'à la ligne d'arrivée.
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2.

filer, s'emballer

move or progress very quickly

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His heart began to race with excitement.
Son cœur commença à s'emballer d'excitation.
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The car raced down the highway.
La voiture a filé sur l'autoroute.
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