Rapidement vs vite

Ron T.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

So, rapidement and vite are synonymous; however when I typed in vite for Henri runs quickly, it was marked as incorrect. Because they are synonymous, I feel that «vite» should be included as a correct response as well as rapidement.

This question relates to:French lesson "Position of French Adverbs - general rule"

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Ron T.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Bonjour Nicholas, I would tend to agree with your reply; however, in my French thesauraus rapidement and vite are listed as synonymous.

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Nicholas D.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Not synonymous, rapidement is used with speed and probably better thought of as fast rather than quick.

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Eleanor W.B1Kwiziq community member

If Henri runs quickly, vite should be vitement, I think, but the dictionary doesn't agree. Rapidement, vite as you believe or vitesse are possible.

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Ron T. asked:

Rapidement vs vite

So, rapidement and vite are synonymous; however when I typed in vite for Henri runs quickly, it was marked as incorrect. Because they are synonymous, I feel that «vite» should be included as a correct response as well as rapidement.

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