French Conversation · Level 10
88 words
French word
vite
Pronunciation
IPA/vit/
Meaning
- adverbquickly
Example
Viens vite, le film commence.
Come quickly, the movie is starting.
More examples
Il marche vite pour attraper le bus.
He walks quickly to catch the bus.
Core concept
An action moves through its course in a short span, like someone hurrying toward a film that is about to start.
Common phrases
très vite
very quickly
aller vite
go quickly
Similar words
rapidement: At a rapid rate, often in formal or written language.
tôt: Earlier than the planned or usual time.
bientôt: At a time in the near future.
Definition in French
Indique qu'une action se fait rapidement ou en peu de temps.
Word origin
French vite developed from Old French vit, related to vif and ultimately to Latin vivus, meaning "alive," as lively movement came to express rapid action.
Usage tips
- In an imperative, vite normally follows the verb, as in Viens vite, meaning "Come quickly."