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How to Say ‘This way is faster.’ in French

Par ici, c'est plus rapide.

par ee-see suh eh ploos rah-pehd

[par ee-see suh eh ploos rah-pehd]

Phrase Breakdown

Par ici,

par ee-see

This way,

Means 'this way' or 'through here'. Link the words: 'pa-ree-SEE'.

Example

Par ici, s'il vous plaît.

This way, please.

Words in this phrase

Par

[par]

through / via (which way)

With 'où' it asks which direction to take to reach a place.

Example

Passez par la place.

Go through the square.

ici

[ee-see]

here

This place or location.

Example

Restons ici pour un moment.

Let's stay here for a while.

c'est plus rapide.

suh eh ploos rah-pehd

it's faster.

'Plus rapide' means 'faster'. Keep the 's' of 'plus' silent.

Example

En taxi, c'est plus rapide.

By taxi, it's faster.

Words in this phrase

[suh]

Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

C'est incroyable.

It is incredible.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

plus

[ploos]

An adverb used to indicate a greater degree or extent of something.

Example

Cet endroit est plus intéressant la nuit.

This place is more interesting at night.

rapide

[rah-pehd]

Quick

Something done swiftly or promptly.

Example

J'ai mangé un repas rapide.

I had a quick meal.

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