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à toute vitesse

/a tu(t) vitɛs/
phrase★Intermediate— at full speed
informal

As fast as possible; at maximum speed.

Le train roule à toute vitesse.

The train is moving at full speed.

Elle parle à toute vitesse quand elle est nerveuse.

She speaks at full speed when she's nervous.

💡

This phrase emphasizes extreme speed, often used for movement, speech, or actions.

Collocations

rouler à toute vitesseto move at full speedparler à toute vitesseto speak at full speed

Synonyms

à toute allureà fondrapidement

Antonyms

lentementdoucement

Related Phrases

à fondphrase
at full throttle
à toute allurephrase
at full speed

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used for both literal and figurative speed, such as driving, speaking, or working quickly.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

While often used for physical speed, it can also describe rapid speech or actions.

📖Word Origin

From 'toute' (all) + 'vitesse' (speed), literally meaning 'at all speed'.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in informal contexts to describe rapid movement or actions.

Word Breakdown

à
at
preposition
+
toute
all
adjective
+
vitesse
speed
noun
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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