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    Vélocité (en. Velocity)

    ve-lo-si-té

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Measure of the speed of a movement.
    The velocity of the ball surprised all the spectators.
    La vélocité de la balle a surpris tous les spectateurs.
    Characteristic of an object capable of moving quickly.
    The runner showed impressive velocity during the competition.
    Le coureur a montré une vélocité impressionnante lors de la compétition.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'velocitas', which means speed.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at high velocity
    At a high speed.
    à grande vélocité
    execution velocity
    Speed in the execution of a task.
    vélocité d'exécution
    variable velocity movement
    Movement with changing speed.
    mouvement à vélocité variable

    Related Words

    speed
    Measure of the distance covered by an object in a given time.
    vitesse
    fast
    Moving with swiftness.
    rapide
    acceleration
    Increase in the speed of an object.
    accélération

    Slang Meanings

    To move very quickly.
    He moves so fast that it seems he has the velocity of a rocket.
    Il va tellement vite qu'on dirait qu'il a la vélocité d'une fusée.
    To be quick in thought or action.
    She has the mental quickness to find solutions rapidly.
    Elle a la vélocité d'esprit pour trouver des solutions rapidement.