lavitesse
feminine
/vi.tɛs/
#1677 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
speed; gear
Word origin
From Old French viste ('quick'), the source of vite, plus the noun-forming suffix -esse. The base is of uncertain origin, possibly from Latin.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- viste + -esse
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralvitesses
Examples
l'autoroute.
The car was travelling at high speed on the motorway.
.
He finished his work at top speed.
démarrer.
Put it in first gear to set off.
.
The wind speed has increased this evening.
, .
At this speed, we will arrive too late.
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