Débit (en. Speed)

/de.bi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The amount of fluid that flows in a unit of time.
The water flow of this river is very high.
Le débit d'eau de cette rivière est très élevé.
The capacity to transmit data, particularly in the field of computing.
The speed of the Internet connection is insufficient.
Le débit de la connexion Internet est insuffisant.
The total amount of product or goods that is produced or sold.
The production flow has increased this year.
Le débit de production a augmenté cette année.

Etymology

From the Latin 'debitum', meaning 'that which must be paid'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

water flow
Measurement of the amount of water that flows.
débit d'eau
data flow
Measurement of the amount of data transmitted in a given time.
débit de données
to have a good flow
To be able to speak quickly and fluently.
avoir du débit

Related Words

vendor
Person who sells a product or service.
débitant
cutting
Action of processing something.
débitage
water vendor
Device that measures water flow.
débitant d'eau

Slang Meanings

To have a fast flow
He has an impressive flow of words.
Il a un débit de paroles impressionnant.
Flow of drinks
We toured the bars at a high drinking pace.
On a fait le tour des bars à un débit de boisson élevé.