Rapidité (en. Speed)
/ʁapidite/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Characteristic of what is fast.
The speed of this train is impressive.
La rapidité de ce train est impressionnante.
Ability to do something quickly.
Her speed at solving problems is remarkable.
Sa rapidité à résoudre des problèmes est remarquable.
Quality of what happens or moves quickly.
He admires the speed of his dog's reflexes.
Il admire la rapidité des réflexes de son chien.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'rapid', from Latin 'rapidus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
speed of execution
The speed at which a task is completed.
rapidité d'exécution
speed of thought
The ability to think or react quickly.
rapidité de pensée
in record time
Very quickly, often beating a deadline.
en un temps record
Related Words
fast
That which moves or happens at high speed.
rapide
swiftness
Speed of execution or reaction.
célérité
promptness
Characteristic of something done without delay.
promptitude
Slang Meanings
To get things done quickly without wasting time.
He did that in a hurry, like a real quick one!
Il a fait ça à la va-vite, comme un vrai rapide!
To act or react very quickly in a situation.
He is always there, ready to act with speed.
Il est toujours là, prêt à agir avec rapidité.