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run-up

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌnʌp/

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French translation of run-up

n

  • 1 (for a jump) course (f) d'élan to take a run-up = prendre son élan pour sauter
  • 2 (preceding period) the run-up to = la dernière ligne droite avant

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