What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
rapide
Example
The train moved at a rapide speed. [rapide: adjective]
Example
The company made a rapide decision to invest in the new technology. [rapide: noun]
brisk
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to start her day. [brisk: adjective]
Example
He briskly walked towards the finish line. [briskly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Brisk is more commonly used in English than rapide, which is more commonly used in French.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between rapide and brisk?
Rapide is more formal than brisk, which is often used in casual conversation.
