How do you pronounce 'Swift' and 'rapide'?

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What is an example sentence for Swift in French?

English: "The swift current carried the boat downstream quickly." | French: "Le courant rapide a emporté le bateau en aval rapidement."

adjective · noun

English to French Dictionary

swift Meaning in French (swift signification en français)

Q: What is 'rapide' called in English?

'rapide' in English is called "Swift". Swift refers to: Qui se déplace ou est capable de se déplacer à grande vitesse, souvent d'une manière fluide et sans effort.

adjectiverapide

nounmartinet

rapide in English:swift

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de swift en français est rapide, martinet. (Qui se déplace ou est capable de se déplacer à grande vitesse, souvent d'une manière fluide et sans effort.)

Definitions of Swift

1
adjective
rapide
Moving or capable of moving with great speed, often in a smooth and effortless manner.
Qui se déplace ou est capable de se déplacer à grande vitesse, souvent d'une manière fluide et sans effort.
2
noun
martinet
A fast-flying insectivorous bird with long, narrow wings and a typically forked tail, known for its aerial agility.
Un oiseau insectivore volant rapidement, doté de longues ailes étroites et d'une queue généralement fourchue, connu pour son agilité aérienne.

Example Sentences

“The swift current carried the boat downstream quickly.”

Le courant rapide a emporté le bateau en aval rapidement.

“She made a swift decision to change her plans.”

Elle a pris une décision rapide pour changer ses plans.

“A swift flew past the window, catching an insect.”

Un martinet est passé devant la fenêtre, attrapant un insecte.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In English:

fast rapid quicknimble

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In English:

slow sluggishleisurely

Inflected Word Forms

nounswiftness

adverbswiftly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

swift actioncollocation

Quick and decisive action taken in response to a situation.

swift justicecollocation

Justice that is delivered quickly and without undue delay.