Category: AdjectivesPart of speech: adjectiveDifficulty: Common
rapide
/rapide/Roman
English meaning: Fast
Definition
Moving or able to move at high speed.
Example
“Le TGV est un train rapide.”
In English: “The TGV is a fast train.”
Another example: “Il a pris une décision très rapide.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Common adjective 'fast/quick', usually follows the noun; neutral register, invariable in gender. Also used adverbially in informal speech ('roule rapide'); the standard adverb is 'rapidement'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Rapide' comes from the Latin 'rapidus', meaning 'seize or take by force'. The adjective has evolved to describe speed in various contexts.
Common Collocations
- un train rapide
- une réponse rapide
- un repas rapide
- un coup d'œil rapide
- une croissance rapide
Word Forms
m./f. rapide, pl. rapides; comp. plus rapide
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Literary Heritage
“Aimer, c'est agir.”
“To love is to act.”
“Le mieux est l'ennemi du bien.”
“The perfect is the enemy of the good.”
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