précipiter

rush

verb preh-see-pee-TEH Less Common

Origin: Latin praecipitare

Also means

hurl

Usage Note

Précipiter means to hurl something downward or to hasten/rush events. The reflexive se précipiter (to rush, to dash) is the most common everyday use: se précipiter vers la sortie (to rush toward the exit). Précipiter une décision means to rush a decision.

Examples

"Elle se précipite vers la porte d'entrée."

Natural Translation

She rushes toward the front door.

Literal Translation

She rushes-herself toward the entry door.

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