rapide

rapide
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. fast
Le guépard est l'animal terrestre le plus rapide.The cheetah is the fastest land-dwelling animal.
b. quick
Maxence a envoyé une réponse rapide à l'invitation.Maxence sent a quick reply to the invitation.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. rapid
Il y avait un rapide dangereux près du village.There was a dangerous rapid near the village.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. quick thinker
Hala est une rapide. Elle finit toujours son travail la première.Hala is a quick thinker. She always finishes her work first.
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