This is the 2074th most frequent French word.
swift
The French word "swift" is not native to French; it is an English word meaning "quick" or "rapid."
Here 'swift' describes the rapid movement of the water after the rain.
Le cours d'eau a un courant swift après la pluie.
The stream has a swift current after the rain.
In this context, 'swift' represents a quick mental reaction to a question.
Il a donné une réponse swift à la question difficile.
He gave a swift answer to the tricky question.
Here 'swift' highlights speedy and agile physical movements.