English–French

“pace” in French

French

Alsocadence

Pronunciation

IPA/tɛmpo/

Example

Nous devons accélérer le tempo pour finir à l'heure.

We need to pick up the pace to finish on time.

Illustration for tempo (pace)

How to say “pace” in French

“Pace” in French is tempo.

A pacing dial that controls the speed of a beat, movement, or organized activity.

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

Example sentences with tempo

Si tu racontes trop, tu peux perdre le tempo de la conversation.

If you talk too much, you can lose the rhythm of the conversation.

Tips for using tempo

  • For a general pace or recurring pattern, rythme is often more natural than tempo; tempo fits especially well with music and organized activity.

Other French words for “pace”

Elle a une cadence de travail rapide.

She works at a fast pace.

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