What does ruer in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word ruer in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ruer in French.

The word ruer in French means kick, rush at , rush towards , rush toward, rush, rebel. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ruer

kick

verbe intransitif (lever brusquement les deux pieds arrière) (horse)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Il ne faut jamais passer derrière un cheval, il risque de ruer.
You should never walk behind a horse; there's a danger it could kick.

rush at , rush towards , rush toward

verbe pronominal (se précipiter)

Deux hommes se sont rués sur moi et m'ont volé mon sac.
Two men rushed at (or: rushed towards) me and stole my bag.

rush

verbe pronominal (se précipiter en masse)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Les badauds se sont rués dans le magasin dès le premier jour des soldes.
The window-shoppers rushed into the store on the first day of the sales.

rebel

locution verbale (attaquer un problème de front)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

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