rapidement
quickly · quick
D'une manière très vite, sans perdre de temps.
Word: rapidement
Language: French
Meaning:
"Rapidement" is an adverb in French that means "quickly" or "rapidly" in English. It describes the manner in which an action is performed, indicating speed or swiftness.
Parts of the word:
- Rapide: An adjective meaning "fast" or "quick."
- -ment: A suffix used in French to turn adjectives into adverbs, similar to "-ly" in English.
Usage:
- It modifies verbs to express that something happens in a short amount of time.
Example:
Il court rapidement.
He runs quickly.
Synonyms:
- Vite (informal, "quickly")
- Promptement ("promptly")
- Prestement ("swiftly")
Antonyms:
- Lentement ("slowly")
- Doucement ("gently," "slowly")
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Examples
Tu cours rapidement vers la maison.adverb
You run quickly toward the house.
Elle marche rapidement dans la rue.adverb
She walks quickly in the street.
Les enfants ont terminé rapidement leurs devoirs.adverb
The children finished their homework quickly.
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