How to Say ‘The fastest’ in French
La plus rapide
lah ploo rah-peed
[lah ploo rah-peed]
💬 Usage Tip: Superlative form in French.
🇫🇷 In France: Speed is often discussed, given the emphasis on efficiency.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
The
Used to denote one particular thing over others.
C'est 'la plus rapide' des deux.
It's the fastest of the two.
plus
[ploo]
more
Indicates a larger extent or degree.
C'est 'la plus rapide' des deux.
It's the fastest of the two.
rapide
[rah-peed]
fast
Moving or capable of moving at high speed.
Cette route est 'rapide'.
This road is fast.
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