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lent

/lɑ̃/
adjective★Intermediate— slow
general

Moving or happening at a slow pace; not fast.

Le service était lent aujourd'hui.

The service was slow today.

💡

Commonly used to describe speed, service, or processes.

informal

Taking a long time to respond or react.

Il est lent à comprendre.

He is slow to understand.

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Often used to describe someone's reaction time or comprehension.

Collocations

lent àslow totrès lentvery slowlent commeslow like

Synonyms

lenteurralentitardif

Antonyms

rapidevifaccéléré

Related Phrases

lent comme une tortuephrase
as slow as a tortoise

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'lent' to describe speed or processes, not people's personalities.

📖Word Origin

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

📝Usage Notes

Often used with 'à' to describe someone's reaction time (e.g., 'lent à réagir').

Word Breakdown

lent
slow
root
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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