IELTS Académique (Band 8 et Plus) - Speed

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

expéditif

at the maximum speed

à toute vitesse, à fond

intentionally delaying or slow to act

lent, tardif

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

languide

moving or progressing slowly and with great effort

ralentissant, lourd

sluggish or falling behind in progress, development, or pace compared to others

traînard

moving or happening at an extremely dangerous or fast speed

à tombeau ouvert, à toute allure

done with speed or efficiency

rapide, exprès

quick and light in movement or action

agile

happening at a swift pace

vite fait, à toute vitesse

moving or progressing at an extremely high speed

viff, rapide

having a speed greater than that of sound

supersonique, ultrasonique

moving or happening extremely quickly

rapide comme un éclair, à une vitesse fulgurante

to reduce in speed

ralentir, atténuer

to speed up or facilitate the progress of an action or task

accélérer, faciliter

to surpass, exceed, or move faster than someone or something

dépasser, surpasser