🇫🇷 How to say

“fast” in French

rapide
Illustration of "fast" in a French cultural setting
A young woman sprints across a park, her hair flying behind her, as she tries to catch a bus that is just starting to pull away from the curb.

Usage note

Use 'rapide' to describe anything that moves or happens with speed, like a vehicle or a person. It can also describe a quick mental process, like a fast reply, making it useful in many everyday situations.

Examples

  • Le train est très rapide.

    The train is very fast.

  • Il a une réponse rapide.

    He has a quick answer.

  • Fais vite ! Sois rapide !

    Hurry up! Be quick!

Quick check

What does "rapide" mean?

  • A. fast
  • B. young
  • C. left (direction)
  • D. beautiful

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