fast

• Qui se déplace ou se produit à une vitesse élevée.

Describes something that moves or happens at high speed.

1. Moving quicklyA1formal

   Capable of moving or acting at high speed.

   rapide (qui se déplace vite)

   • The car is very fast.
   • She is a fast runner.
   • We need a fast response to this emergency.

   Synonymesbriskfleethastynippyquickrapidspeedyswift

   Antonymesslowslow-moving

2. Taking a short timeA1formal

   Done or happening in a short period of time.

   rapide (court)

   • This is a fast process.
   • He took a fast shower before leaving.
   • The internet connection is fast here.

   Synonymesbriskexpeditiouspromptquickrapidspeedyswift

   Antonymesgraduallengthyprolongedslowsluggish

3. Firmly fixedB2formal

   Attached or secured in a way that is not easily moved.

   solidement fixé

   • The rope is fast to the post.
   • Make sure the door is fast before the storm.
   • The anchor held fast in the sand.

   Synonymesattachedboundfirmfixedsecuretiedtight

   Antonymesdetachedfreelooseunfixed

• Adverbe signifiant « rapidement » ou « à grande vitesse », utilisé pour décrire la manière dont une action est accomplie avec une vitesse élevée. La forme est identique à l'adjectif et n'a pas de terminaison -ment.

An adverb meaning "quickly" or "at high speed." It is used to describe the manner of an action performed with great speed. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. At high speedA1formal

   Moving or operating at a high speed; quickly.

   rapidement

   • He ran fast to catch the bus.
   • The car drove fast down the highway.
   • She types fast on the keyboard.

   Synonymesapacebrisklyquicklyrapidlyspeedilyswiftly

   Antonymesgraduallyslowslowly

2. Firmly or securelyB2formal

   In a way that is firmly fixed or attached.

   Fermement, solidement

   • The door was stuck fast and wouldn't open.
   • The anchor held fast in the storm.
   • She held fast to her beliefs despite criticism.

   Synonymesfirmlyimmovablysecurelysolidlytightly

• Nom désignant une période pendant laquelle une personne s'abstient de tout ou partie de la nourriture ou des boissons, souvent pour des raisons religieuses ou médicales.

A noun referring to a period of time during which a person abstains from all or some kinds of food or drink, often for religious or health reasons.

1. Period of abstaining from foodB1formal

   A period during which a person does not eat food, often for religious or health reasons.

   jeûne

   • Muslims observe a fast during the month of Ramadan.
   • She went on a three-day fast to cleanse her body.
   • The doctor recommended a short fast before the medical test.

   Synonymesabstinencedietfastingself-denialstarvation

   Antonymesfeast

• Verbe employé pour désigner l'action de s'abstenir de nourriture ou de manger, généralement pour des raisons religieuses, de santé ou rituelles.

A verb used to indicate the act of abstaining from food or eating, typically for religious, health, or ritual reasons.

1. Abstain from foodB2formal

   To voluntarily refrain from eating food, often for religious, health, or spiritual reasons.

   jeûner

   • Many people fast during Ramadan.
   • She decided to fast for 24 hours as a detox.
   • The patient was asked to fast before the blood test.

   Synonymesabstaindietstarve