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 kayakers carefully steered their boats through the rapids of the river. "Les kayakistes ont soigneusement dirigé leurs bateaux à travers les rapides de la rivière.geographynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTir rapide, rafaleA burst of rapid fire."The machine gun unleashed rapids of bullets at the approaching enemy. "La mitrailleuse a déchaîné une rafale de balles sur l'ennemi qui approchait.militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading