Rapidement vs vite

RonC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

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.
Asked 6 years ago
RonC1 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.
NicholasC1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Not synonymous, rapidement is used with speed and probably better thought of as fast rather than quick.
EleanorB1Kwiziq 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.

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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