No. 9,854 in French
fast
The French word "fast" does not exist; it is an English word. In French, equivalent terms might be "rapide" (quick) or "vite" (quickly).
In a sentence
Elle court vite pour attraper le bus.
She runs fast to catch the bus.
The word 'vite' is used as an adverb to describe the speed of action conveyed by the verb 'to run'.
Cette voiture est très rapide.
This car is very fast.
The word 'rapide' is employed as an adjective to describe the quick nature of the noun 'car'.
Il a mangé son repas de manière rapide.
He ate his meal in a fast manner.
Here, 'de manière rapide' acts as an adverbial phrase providing context to the manner in which the verb 'ate' took place.
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