noun🔗ShareRapides(often in the plural) a rough section of a river or stream which is difficult to navigate due to the swift and turbulent motion of the water."The hikers had to carefully navigate the rapids of the creek to reach the campsite. "Les randonneurs ont dû naviguer prudemment dans les rapides du ruisseau pour atteindre le camping.geographynatureenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTir rapide, rafaleA burst of rapid fire."The rapid of angry words surprised everyone at the meeting. "La rafale de mots en colère a surpris tout le monde à la réunion.militaryweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRapide, promptVery swift or quick."a rapid stream"Un courant rapidetimequalityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRaide, escarpéSteep, changing altitude quickly. (of a slope)"The mountain path had a rapid incline, making it difficult to walk uphill. "Le sentier de montagne avait une pente raide, ce qui rendait la marche en montée difficile.naturegeographyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRapide, brefNeeding only a brief exposure time. (of a lens, plate, film, etc.)"The camera's rapid shutter speed captured the hummingbird's quick movement. "La vitesse d'obturation rapide de l'appareil photo a capturé le mouvement rapide du colibri.technologytechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareViolent, sévèreViolent, severe."The storm brought rapid, violent winds that ripped through the neighborhood. "La tempête a apporté des vents violents et sévères qui ont ravagé le quartier.disasterconditionwaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareJoyeux, heureuxHappy."The children were rapid and excited about their upcoming vacation. "Les enfants étaient joyeux et excités à l'idée de leurs prochaines vacances.emotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareRapidement, vite(archaic or colloquial) Rapidly."The student answered the questions rapidly. "L'étudiant a répondu aux questions rapidement.languagewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
