English–French
“speed” in French
How to say “speed” in French
“Speed” in French is vitesse.
A measurable degree of rapid movement or performance, from a vehicle's travel to the pace of an action.
Example sentences with vitesse
Il a pris de la vitesse avant d'entrer sur l'autoroute.
He picked up speed before entering the highway.
Tips for using vitesse
- Vitesse is a noun, whereas vite is an adverb: a vehicle has a vitesse, but it moves vite.
Other French words for “speed”
La rapidité de son travail m'a impressionné.
The speed of his work impressed me.