French translation of faster is 
plus vite

Meaning of "faster" in English

The term "faster" is the comparative form of the adjective "fast," which means moving or capable of moving at high speed. In context, "faster" denotes an increased speed or quickness in comparison to something else. It can refer to physical movement, like running or driving, or metaphorically, to processes like completing tasks. For instance, a runner who finishes a race in a shorter time compared to others is moving "faster." It often implies efficiency and urgency, suggesting a need or desire to accomplish something more quickly than usual.

Meaning of "plus vite" in French

"Plus vite" is the French expression used to describe an increased speed, similar to "faster" in English. It combines "plus," meaning "more," and "vite," meaning "quick" or "fast." This expression is used to compare the speed of actions, objects, or processes, indicating that something is happening at a quicker pace relative to another reference point. In various contexts, it can apply to physical speed, like driving or running, as well as time efficiency in completing tasks. For example, completing homework "plus vite" means doing it quicker than before or compared to others.

Pronunciation of "faster" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈfæstər/

In American English, "faster" is pronounced with a short "a" sound as in "cat," followed by a pronounced "st" sound, whereas in British English, it may have a slightly longer "a" and a softer "r." Variations largely depend on regional accents, with some dialects dropping the "r" sound altogether or altering the vowel sound.

Pronunciation of "plus vite" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ply vit/

The pronunciation of "plus vite" in French requires emphasis on the nasal "u" in "plus" and a soft "i" in "vite." There are minor variations in regional French accents, with some dialects pronouncing "plus" with more of an "oo" sound and "vite" with less emphasis on the final "e," making it sound closer to "vit."

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The car moves faster on the highway. (La voiture roule plus vite sur l'autoroute.)
2. She learned the new material faster than her classmates. (Elle a appris la nouvelle matière plus vite que ses camarades de classe.)
3. We need to finish this project faster. (Nous devons terminer ce projet plus vite.)
4. He runs faster in the morning. (Il court plus vite le matin.)
5. Technology is evolving faster than ever. (La technologie évolue plus vite que jamais.)
6. Can you drive faster to catch the train? (Peux-tu conduire plus vite pour attraper le train ?)
7. The new computer processes data much faster. (Le nouvel ordinateur traite les données beaucoup plus vite.)
8. The heart beats faster during exercise. (Le cœur bat plus vite pendant l'exercice.)
9. She completed the puzzle faster than anyone else. (Elle a complété le puzzle plus vite que tout le monde.)
10. To get there faster, take the shortcut. (Pour y arriver plus vite, prenez le raccourci.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "faster" in English

Synonyms: quicker, swifter, speedier, brisker, more rapid, accelerated, hastier, zippier, nimbler, expeditious.

Antonyms: slower, more sluggish, delayed, languid, leisurely, unhurried, sluggish, idle, tardy, stagnant.

Similar Words: rapid, prompt, hurried, immediate, instant, fleet, sonic, speedy, high-velocity, fast-paced.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "plus vite" in French

Synonyms: plus rapidement, plus promptement, plus prestement, plus hâtivement, plus diligemment, en accéléré, plus précipitamment, en vitesse, à toute allure, à toute vitesse.

Antonyms: plus lentement, avec lenteur, plus doucement, plus calmement, à un rythme lent, au ralenti, posément, sans précipitation, sagement, méthodiquement.

Similar Words: rapidement, vite, promptement, prestement, en vitesse, à vive allure, à grande vitesse, à toute allure, à toute vitesse, en un clin d'oeil.

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