quicknessEnglish → FrenchOxford English–Frenchquickness /BrE ˈkwɪknəs , AmE ˈkwɪknəs / noun 1 (speed) (of person, movement) rapidité f quickness to respond/react promptitude f 2 (nimbleness) (of person, movements) vivacité f 3 (liveliness of mind) vivacité f