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French
Etymology
From Old French vistece. By surface analysis, vite + -esse.
Pronunciation
Noun
vitesse f (plural vitesses)
- speed
- (automotive) gear
- à deux vitesses ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
- boîte de vitesses ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
- en quatrième vitesse ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
- passer à la vitesse supérieure ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
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