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/ʁa.pid/

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Translation

fast, quick

Word origin

From Latin rapidus ('rushing, swift'), from rapere ('to seize, snatch'). English rapid, rape and rapture share the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
rapidus
English cognates
rapid, rapture

Grammar

Masc pluralrapides

Examples

TGV .

The TGV is a very fast train.

confortable.

He has a fast but uncomfortable car.

.

His reaction was quick and effective.

.

This train is faster than the car.

.

We need a quick reply before the end of the day.

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This word is part of lesson 20.