No. 787 in French
rapide
Quick; fast.
In a sentence
Le cheval est très rapide en course.
The horse is very fast in the race.
Here, 'rapide' is used as an adjective to describe the speed characteristic of the horse in its activity.
Réponds-moi rapidement avant demain.
Respond to me quickly before tomorrow.
In this context, 'rapide' transforms into 'rapidement' to function as an adverb, indicating the manner in which the action (responding) should occur.
Il trouve une solution rapide à chaque problème.
He finds a quick solution to each problem.
Here, 'rapide' is used as an adjective to qualify the noun 'solution', describing the characteristic of being quick or efficient in resolving issues.
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