quick

rapide

Qui se produit, se déplace ou se fait en peu de temps.

En anglais simple : Happening, moving, or being done in a short time.

• Let us take a quick break.
• She gave me a quick smile.
• His quick movements made the game difficult.

Synonymes : fast, rapid, swift

Contraires : slow

Expressions courantes : quick reply, quick shower, quick look, quick runner

vif, perspicace

Capable de comprendre, de trouver des réponses ou de faire des plaisanteries très vite.

En anglais simple : Able to understand things, think of answers, or make jokes very fast.

• She has a quick mind.
• His quick wit kept everyone laughing.
• You must be quick to follow her jokes.

Synonymes : clever, sharp, bright

Contraires : slow

Expressions courantes : quick mind, quick wit, quick learner

vite, rapidement

À grande vitesse ou après très peu de temps.

En anglais simple : At a fast speed or after very little time.

• Come quick!
• We need to act quick.
• He grabbed his coat and left quick.

Synonymes : quickly, fast

Contraires : slowly

Expressions courantes : come quick, move quick, get something quick