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.

vitesse

noun

The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.

rapidité

noun

The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.

vitesse

noun

(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

noun

(photography) The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed).

speed

noun

(slang, uncountable) Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.

foncer

verb

To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry.

What does "speed" mean?

noun How fast something moves, or the rate at which something happens.
"The train reached a top speed of 200 miles per hour."
noun Amphetamine, especially used as an illegal stimulant drug.
"He admitted he used to take speed to stay awake on long shifts."
verb To go fast, or to drive faster than the legal limit.
"She was fined for speeding on the motorway."

quickness rapidity rate tempo velocity

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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: "The train reached a top speed of 200 miles per hour." 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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