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    Lents (en. Slow)

    /lɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That moves or unfolds slowly.
    The manufacturing process is very slow.
    Le processus de fabrication est très lent.
    That has a long duration.
    Winter evenings can sometimes be very slow.
    Les soirées d'hiver sont parfois très lentes.
    Refers to a person who acts cautiously.
    He is slow to make decisions.
    Il est lent à prendre des décisions.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lentus', meaning 'tender, slow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    slow as a snail
    Very slow.
    lent comme un escargot

    Related Words

    slowness
    Quality of what is slow.
    lenteur
    to slow down
    To decrease speed.
    ralentir
    next day
    The following day.
    lendemain

    Slang Meanings

    Take one's time
    He is always slow when he has to get dressed.
    Il est toujours lent quand il doit s'habiller.
    Have delayed reactions
    She is really slow to respond to messages.
    Elle est vraiment lente pour répondre aux messages.