speed in French
speed in French is vitesse, rapidité, vitesse d'exposition — speed means how fast something moves, or the rate at which something happens.
speed in French
vitesse
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
rapidité
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
vitesse
(mathematics, physics) The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
vitesse d'exposition
(photography) The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed).
speed
(slang, uncountable) Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.
foncer
To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry.
What does "speed" mean?
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noun How fast something moves, or the rate at which something happens.
"Drivers must reduce their speed near the school gates."
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noun Amphetamine, especially used as an illegal stimulant drug.
"The nurse explained that speed is an illegal drug and very risky."
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verb To go fast, or to drive faster than the legal limit.
"The cyclist sped down the hill without touching the brakes."
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speed in a sentence
- Drivers must reduce their speed near the school gates.
- The train reached a top speed of 200 miles per hour.
- The nurse explained that speed is an illegal drug and very risky.
- He told the group how speed had harmed his health.
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What is "speed" in French?
"speed" in French is vitesse, rapidité, vitesse d'exposition. speed means: How fast something moves, or the rate at which something happens.
How do you use "speed" in a sentence?
Example: "Drivers must reduce their speed near the school gates." In French, "speed" is vitesse, rapidité, vitesse d'exposition.
Are there other ways to say "speed" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "speed": vitesse, rapidité, vitesse d'exposition, speed, foncer.
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