la vitesse
speed
C’est la rapidité avec laquelle quelque chose ou quelqu’un se déplace ou change de position.
Word: vitesse
Language: French
Meaning in English:
"Vitesse" translates to "speed" or "velocity" in English.
Explanation:
- Definition:
- Vitesse refers to the measure of how fast something moves or happens. It's commonly used in contexts involving movement, transport, sports, or any scenario where the rate of change in position over time is discussed.
- It can also be used more figuratively to mean the pace or quickness with which something is done.
Parts of the word:
- The word "vitesse" does not break down into smaller meaningful parts easily in modern French; it comes from the Latin "velocitas," meaning speed or swiftness.
Synonyms in French:
- rapidité (rapidity)
- célérité (celerity, swiftness)
- allure (pace, gait)
- accélération (acceleration, though slightly different in meaning)
Antonyms in French:
- lenteur (slowness)
- ralentissement (slowdown, deceleration)
- immobilité (immobility)
Use in Context:
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Physical movement:
La vitesse de la voiture est de 100 km/h.
(The speed of the car is 100 km/h.) -
Figurative pace:
Il a répondu avec une grande vitesse.
(He responded with great quickness.)
In summary, vitesse is the French term for speed, broadly referring to how fast something is moving or occurring.
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Examples
La vitesse de la voiture est élevée.noun
The speed of the car is high.
La vitesse du vent augmente rapidement.noun
The wind speed is increasing rapidly.
La vitesse du train me fait un peu peur.noun
The speed of the train makes me a little scared.
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