swift

• Qualifie ce qui se déplace ou se produit rapidement ; prompt et immédiat.

Describes something that moves or happens quickly; fast and prompt.

1. Moving very fastB1formal

   Capable of moving at high speed; quick and rapid.

   Rapide, vif

   • The cheetah is known for its swift movements.
   • She made a swift exit from the room.
   • The swift current carried the boat downstream.

   Synonymesbriskfastfleetnimblequickrapidspeedy

   Antonymesslowslow-movingsluggishunhurried

• Nom désignant un petit oiseau au vol rapide et agile, semblable à l'hirondelle, ou un type de lézard occidental commun que l'on trouve souvent sur les rondins ou les pierres.

A noun referring to a small, fast-flying bird that resembles a swallow, or a type of common western lizard often seen on logs or rocks.

1. Small birdB2formal

   A small, fast-flying bird with long, narrow wings, resembling a swallow, known for its rapid and agile flight.

   Martinet

   • Swifts are often seen darting through the sky at dusk.
   • The swift's wings are perfectly adapted for high-speed flight.
   • We watched a flock of swifts circling above the old church tower.

2. Common western lizardB2formalamerican

   A type of lizard commonly found in western regions, often seen basking on logs or rocks.

   Lézard des murailles

   • A swift lizard scurried across the sun-warmed rock.
   • We spotted a swift basking on a fallen log near the trail.
   • The swift's coloration helps it blend into its rocky habitat.

   Synonymesblue-bellyfence lizardwestern fence lizard