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    Lenteur (en. Slowness)

    /lɑ̃.tœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Characteristic of something that moves slowly.
    The slowness of the repair is frustrating.
    La lenteur de la réparation est frustrante.
    Difficulty in moving quickly.
    His slowness prevents him from participating in the races.
    Sa lenteur l'empêche de participer aux courses.
    Delay in the execution of an action.
    The slowness of public services is often criticized.
    La lenteur des services publics est souvent critiquée.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'lentoire' which means to make slow.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To the slowness
    With slowness, without haste.
    À la lenteur
    Unbearable slowness
    A slowness that becomes frustrating.
    Lenteur insupportable
    Against slowness
    In order to reduce slowness.
    Contre la lenteur

    Related Words

    slow
    Who moves or progresses slowly.
    lent
    slow down
    Decrease the speed.
    ralentir
    slow (feminine)
    Feminine of slow, which designates something that is slow.
    lente

    Slang Meanings

    Take one's time.
    She takes her time, she is always in slowness.
    Elle prend son temps, elle est toujours dans la lenteur.
    Have a cruising pace.
    His cruising pace is marked by a remarkable slowness.
    Son rythme de croisière est marqué par une lenteur remarquable.