/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.
reaction efficace.
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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