briskly

• Adverbe signifiant « activement, rapidement et avec énergie ». Décrit souvent un mouvement ou une action effectuée avec vivacité et rapidité, et peut aussi impliquer une efficacité nette ou professionnelle.

An adverb meaning "in an active, quick, and energetic manner." It often describes movement or action done with speed and liveliness, and can also imply a sharp or businesslike efficiency.

1. Quickly and energeticallyB1formal

   In a fast, active, and energetic manner.

   rapidement et énergiquement

   • She walked briskly through the park to catch the bus.
   • He rubbed his hands briskly to warm them up.
   • The sales assistant moved briskly around the store.

   Synonymesactivelyenergeticallylivelynimblyquicklyrapidlyspeedilysprightlyswiftlyvigorously

   Antonymeslanguidlylethargicallyslowlysluggishly

2. Sharply or curtlyB2formal

   In a manner that is abrupt, direct, and often slightly rude.

   de manière brusque et directe

   • He spoke briskly, not wanting to waste time.
   • She nodded briskly and turned away.
   • The manager dismissed the question briskly.

   Synonymesabruptlybrusquelycurtlysharplyshortlytersely