How to Say "Hurry Home" in French

rentre vite

The English phrase "hurry home" is translated into French as rentre vite.

What does it mean word for word?

The expression is composed of the verb rentrer (to return/go back home) and the adverb vite (quickly).

The default form rentre vite is an imperative (command) used when speaking to one person informally (tu).

The adverb vite is thought by some linguists to be an onomatopoeia, mimicking the actual sound of rapid movement or a sudden burst of speed.
In French, you do not need to say 'à la maison' (to the house) in 'rentre vite' because the verb rentrer already implies returning to one's own home.
The word vite is related to the Latin 'vegetus', which originally described someone who was 'lively' or 'animated' rather than just their physical speed.

Cher monsieur, rentrez vite à la maison, il y a un problème urgent à régler.
Dear Sir, hurry home, there is an urgent matter to address.
Madame, dépêchez-vous de rentrer chez vous, il y a une réunion importante.
Madam, hurry up and go back home, there is an important meeting.
Ma chérie, rentre vite à la maison pour qu'on puisse manger ensemble.
My darling, come home quickly so we can eat together.
Mon pote, dépêche-toi de rentrer chez toi, on va rater le début du film !
Dude, hurry up and go back home, we'll miss the beginning of the movie!
Mon pote, reviens vite à la maison, on s'ennuie sans toi.
Buddy, come back home quickly, we're bored without you.
Il pleut, rentre vite !
It is raining, hurry home!
Le dîner est prêt, rentre vite.
Dinner is ready, hurry home.
Ta mère t'attend, rentre vite.
Your mother is waiting for you, hurry home.

Manon is finishing her work at the office.

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