French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Fast" in French: rapide
rapide
Fast in French as an adjective is rapide. Une voiture rapide is a fast car. The adverb often used in speech is vite: cours vite.
Metro advice
Prends la ligne B, c'est plus rapide.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce rapide
Say it
rah-PEED
/ʁa.pid/
rah-PEED. Clear ee in -ide; final e is light. Plural rapides adds an s you usually do not hear.
"Fast" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| rapide | fast / quick Adjective. | Adjective. |
| trop rapide | too fast Speed complaint. | Speed complaint. |
| plus rapide | faster Comparison. | Comparison. |
| vite | quickly / fast Common adverb. | Common adverb. |
How to use rapide in real life
- 1Metro advice
Prends la ligne B, c'est plus rapide.
Take line B; it's faster.
Plus rapide.
- 2Driving
Cette route est trop rapide pour les vélos.
This road is too fast for bikes.
Trop rapide.
- 3App review
Le service est rapide et simple.
The service is fast and simple.
Service rapide.
Mistakes English speakers make with rapide
Incorrect: Il court rapide.
Correct: Il court vite. / Il est rapide.
As an adverb of manner, prefer vite; rapide is the adjective.
Incorrect: Une train rapide.
Correct: Un train rapide.
Train is masculine: un train rapide.
Good to know
Train names like TGV lean on the idea of rapide. In speech, vite covers most everyday fast actions.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a delivery option
ChatPal
Tu veux l'option rapide ?
Do you want the fast option?
You
Oui, la plus rapide, même si ça coûte plus.
Yes, the fastest, even if it costs more.
ChatPal
OK, je clique.
OK, I'll click.
You
Merci.
Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fast" in French
How do you say fast in French?
Rapide (adjective); vite is the everyday adverb.
How do you say faster?
Plus rapide / plus vite.
Rapide vs vite?
Rapide describes a noun; vite modifies a verb.
How do you pronounce rapide?
rah-PEED.
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