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rapide

fast, quick

adjective rah-PEED Less Common
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Also means

express (train)

Usage Note

Rapide is invariable in gender — the same form for masculine and feminine. As a noun, un rapide traditionally denotes a fast-flowing rapids or an express train. The adverb rapidement is common, though colloquial speech often shortens it to vite.

Examples

"Elle est très rapide pour résoudre les problèmes."

Natural Translation

She is very quick at solving problems.

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