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    Lente (en. Slow)

    /lɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which has a movement or development that is not fast.
    The turtle is a slow animal.
    La tortue est un animal lent.
    Which takes longer than average to act or react.
    His response was slow to come.
    Sa réponse était lente à venir.
    Which occurs over an extended period of time.
    The slow progression of the disease worries the doctor.
    La lente progression de la maladie inquiète le médecin.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'lenta', feminine of 'lenti' which means 'slow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at a slow pace
    done without haste.
    à un rythme lent
    take your time
    do things slowly without rushing.
    prenez votre temps

    Related Words

    slow
    Characterized by great slowness.
    lent
    slow down
    To make something less fast.
    ralentir

    Slang Meanings

    To be slow like a turtle.
    He is always late, he is slow like a turtle.
    Il est toujours en retard, il est lent comme une tortue.
    To take one's time to stroll.
    Stop dragging and hurry up, you are too slow!
    Arrête de traîner et dépêche-toi, tu es trop lent!