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/spiːd/

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noun

Vitesse

The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity.

Examples :

"How does Usain Bolt run at that speed?"

Comment Usain Bolt court-il à cette vitesse ?

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Vitesse

The rate of motion or action, specifically / the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.

Examples :

"Speed limits provide information to the drivers about the safe speed to travel in average conditions."

Les limitations de vitesse informent les conducteurs sur la vitesse de sécurité à laquelle ils doivent rouler dans des conditions moyennes.

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Sensibilité à la lumière

The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor.

Examples :

"The film's speed was important for capturing the fast-moving children playing in the park. "

La sensibilité à la lumière du film était importante pour capturer les enfants en mouvement rapide jouant dans le parc.

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Temps de pose, vitesse d'obturation

The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed).

Examples :

"The photographer adjusted the speed to capture the fast-moving children playing in the park. "

Le photographe a ajusté la vitesse d'obturation pour capturer les enfants en mouvement rapide jouant dans le parc.

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L'ouverture maximale du diaphragme

The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used.

Examples :

"The camera lens has a speed of f/1.4, which allows for bright photos in low light. "

L'objectif de l'appareil photo a une ouverture maximale de f/1.4, ce qui permet de prendre des photos lumineuses en basse lumière.

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Le rapport de la distance focale au diamètre d'un objectif photographique

The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objective.

Examples :

"The camera lens's speed was fast, allowing for clear pictures in low light. "

La vitesse de l'objectif de l'appareil photo était rapide, ce qui permettait d'obtenir des photos claires en basse lumière.

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Amphétamine, speed

Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.

Examples :

"The student's erratic behavior at school was suspected to be related to speed. "

Le comportement erratique de l'élève à l'école était soupçonné d'être lié au speed.

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Chance, succès, prospérité

Luck, success, prosperity.

Examples :

"The new student's speed in mastering the difficult math concepts surprised everyone. "

La chance du nouvel étudiant de maîtriser les concepts mathématiques difficiles a surpris tout le monde.

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Préférence, penchant

Personal preference.

Examples :

"My speed for getting ready in the morning is different from my sister's speed; she's much faster. "

Ma préférence pour me préparer le matin est différente de celle de ma sœur ; elle est beaucoup plus rapide.

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Vitesse

A third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of gamma with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.

Examples :

"The stock's speed was increasing, indicating a rapidly changing sensitivity to price fluctuations. "

La vitesse de l'action augmentait, indiquant une sensibilité en évolution rapide aux fluctuations de prix.

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verb

Réussir, prospérer

To succeed; to prosper, be lucky.

Examples :

"The new student quickly sped through the difficult math course. "

Le nouvel étudiant a rapidement réussi le cours de mathématiques difficile.

"The new student quickly sped through the challenging math course. "

Le nouvel étudiant a rapidement réussi le cours de mathématiques difficile.

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Favoriser, aider

To help someone, to give them fortune; to aid or favour.

Examples :

"God speed, until we meet again."

Que Dieu vous favorise, jusqu'à ce que nous nous revoyions.

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verb

Accélérer, aller vite

Examples :

"The Ferrari was speeding along the road."

La Ferrari accélérait sur la route.

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Dépasser les limites de vitesse

To exceed the speed limit.

Examples :

"Why do you speed when the road is so icy?"

Pourquoi dépassez-vous les limites de vitesse alors que la route est si verglacée ?

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Accélérer, augmenter la vitesse

To increase the rate at which something occurs.

Examples :

"The team sped up their project timeline to meet the deadline. "

L'équipe a accéléré le calendrier de son projet pour respecter l'échéance.

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Être sous l'influence de drogues stimulantes

To be under the influence of stimulant drugs, especially amphetamines.

Examples :

"He was speeding through his homework assignments, fueled by a new energy drink. "

Il était sous l'influence d'une nouvelle boisson énergisante et avançait à toute vitesse dans ses devoirs.

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Accélérer, se dépêcher

To be expedient.

Examples :

"To finish the project on time, we need to speed up our work. "

Pour terminer le projet à temps, nous devons accélérer notre travail.

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verb

Accélérer la destruction, ruiner

To hurry to destruction; to put an end to; to ruin.

Examples :

"The constant arguing between siblings quickly sped their relationship to ruin. "

Les disputes constantes entre les frères et sœurs ont rapidement ruiné leur relation.

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Souhaiter du succès, souhaiter bonne chance

To wish success or good fortune to, in any undertaking, especially in setting out upon a journey.

Examples :

"Before starting his hiking trip, his friend sped him a safe journey. "

Avant de commencer sa randonnée, son ami lui a souhaité un bon voyage.

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Accélérer, hâter

To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry.

Examples :

"The teacher sped up the lesson to finish the chapter before the bell rang. "

Le professeur a accéléré la leçon pour finir le chapitre avant que la cloche ne sonne.

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Accélérer, hâter

To hasten to a conclusion; to expedite.

Examples :

"To finish the project quickly, the team decided to speed up the work schedule. "

Pour terminer le projet rapidement, l'équipe a décidé d'accélérer le calendrier de travail.

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