Lent (en. Slow)

/lɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to something that moves slowly.

The service was very slow at the restaurant today.

Le service était très lent au restaurant aujourd'hui.

Refers to a person who is not quick in their actions.

He is so slow that he has trouble keeping up with the group.

Il est tellement lent qu'il a du mal à suivre le groupe.

Indicates a moderate tempo in music.

This piece of music starts slowly to create a peaceful atmosphere.

Cette pièce de musique commence lentement pour créer une ambiance paisible.

Comes from the Latin 'lentus' which means 'tending'.

at a slow pace

Moving slowly or cautiously.

à pas lent

take one’s time

Acting without rushing.

prendre son temps

slow as a snail

Extremely slow.

lent comme un escargot

slow down

Decrease speed.

ralentir

calm

Which is calm and peaceful.

tranquille

moderate

Neither fast nor slow but balanced.

modéré

Slow to act or react.

He is really slow; it took him forever to respond.

Il est vraiment lent, il a mis une éternité à répondre.

In the context of a moment where nothing is happening.

This party was so slow; I was bored.

Cette fête était tellement lente, je m'ennuyais.