lent
/lɑ̃/
slow
Il conduit très lentement.
He drives very slowly.
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.
Often used to describe someone's reaction time or comprehension.
Related Phrases
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
rootDictionnaire Français-Anglais