English–French

“fast” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁapid/

Example

La voiture est rapide.

The car is fast.

Illustration for rapide (fast)

How to say “fast” in French

“Fast” in French is rapide.

Movement or work that reaches its result before much time has passed.

Full entry for rapide: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with rapide

J'ai eu une réponse rapide.

I received a rapid response.

Tips for using rapide

  • In voiture rapide, rapide describes the car's speed; in La voiture roule vite, vite describes how the car moves.

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