Vite
Example: Il faut agir vite pour éviter les problèmes graves.
Definition
"Vite" is an adverb in French meaning quickly or fast, used to describe the speed at which an action is performed. For example, in the phrase "Il faut agir vite," it indicates the necessity to act quickly to avoid serious problems.
Etymology
The French word "vite" comes from the Latin word "vitus," which means lively or quick. Over time, it evolved in French to specifically describe speed or rapidity. Did you know that "vite" is one of the oldest adverbs in the French language, consistently used to express quickness?
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"Vite" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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