French word

rapide

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁapid/

Meaning

  • adjectivefast

Example

La voiture est rapide.

The car is fast.

Illustration for rapide (fast)

More examples

J'ai eu une réponse rapide.

I received a rapid response.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • réponse rapide

    rapid response

  • réaction rapide

    rapid reaction

Similar words

lent: Taking a long time to move or complete an action.
pressé: In a hurry and eager to act immediately.
vif: Quick and nimble in movement or response.

Definition in French

Qui parcourt une distance ou accomplit une action en peu de temps.

Word origin

French borrowed rapide from Latin rapidus, a derivative of rapere, 'to carry off or sweep away'.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • quickadjective
  • rapidadjective

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