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How to Say ‘It's often faster.’ in French

C'est souvent plus rapide.

say ay soo-vahn ploo ra-peed

[say ay soo-vahn ploo ra-peed]

Phrase Breakdown

C'est

say ay

It is / that's

Common contraction of ce + est, used to introduce a statement.

Example

C'est très simple.

It's very simple.

Words in this phrase

C'

[say]

it / this

Short form used in 'c'est' to mean 'it is' or 'this is'.

Example

C' est souvent plus rapide.

It is often faster.

est

[ay]

is

Verb 'to be' in the expression 'c'est'.

Example

C'est souvent plus rapide.

It is often faster.

souvent

[soo-vahn]

often

Means frequently or many times.

Example

C'est souvent plus rapide.

It is often faster.

Plus rapide

ploo ra-peed

Faster / more quickly

Comparative expression meaning something is quicker than another option.

Example

Le train est plus rapide que la voiture.

The train is faster than the car.

Words in this phrase

plus

[ploo]

more

Marks a comparison.

Example

C'est souvent plus rapide.

It is often faster.

rapide

[ra-peed]

fast / quicker

Describes greater speed.

Example

C'est souvent plus rapide.

It is often faster.

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