English to French Meaning of slow - lent

Slow :

lent

adjective

lent, graduel, calme, doux, paresseux, inerte, logie, mou, en retard, tardif, pendentif, pendant, rétrograde, lent pieds, ébouriffé, en vrac, fatigué, traînard, engourdi, mal, mauvais, pauvre, escargot rythmé, faible, dilatoire, lourd, stupide, inintelligent, bois à tête, insensé, toqué

adverb

lentement, lent, petit à petit, en retard, retard, suspendre, tenir, retarder, prolonger, derrière

Slow :: lentSlowed :: ralentiSlower :: RalentissezSlowest :: le plus lentSlowing :: ralentissementSlowly :: lentementSlowness :: la lenteurSlows :: ralentit

← Slow-worm

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Definitions of slow in English

Verb(1) lose velocity; move more slowly(2) become slow or slower(3) cause to proceed more slowly
Adjective(1) not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time(2) at a slow tempo(3) slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity(4) (used of timepieces(5) so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness(6) (of business, or slow
Adverb(1) without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly'(2) of timepieces

Examples of slow in English

(1) My film was too slow , and I didn't get any good pictures.(2) She has shown aptitude on fast and slow ground, is trained by a very able handler who thinks plenty of her and possibly has plenty more to come.(3) The term passing lanes implies that the road is divided into slow and fast moving traffic lanes.(4) Since business is slow , the woman has time to be intrigued by the mystery.(5) It was clear that the majority of drivers felt that this signage was either redundant or in error and few were driving at 50 mph, even in the slow lane.(6) Move in slow with your face towards hers and slightly tilt your head so you don't bump noses.(7) Still, transactions were delayed, data was missing and system performance was slow .(8) Rice, meat, and vegetables are placed in huge containers covered with hot charcoals and heated by slow fire underneath.(9) Most of our boxes are unpacked now but there's chaos everywhere and it's a slow process of getting everything sorted out.(10) And soon breakfast and the beautiful fact that Thomas is slow , quiet and dull in the mornings.(11) They drive a taxi to support their extended family, but business is slow , they said, with the Palestinian economy in tatters.(12) Scientists hope patients will adapt, though the learning process might be slow , like a child beginning to recognise shapes and colours.(13) Lau, who has over 20 years of experience as a chef, said each soup is simmered on a slow fire for more than 10 hours.(14) Roast one sweet potato with the skin in a slow oven until the potato is soft.(15) Yet the slow process of reconstruction, following the ravages of a diamond-fuelled civil war, continues.(16) To sum up, to show action and movement, select a slow shutter speed and stand side on to the action.

Related Phrases of slow

(1) slow motion ::

ralenti

(2) too slow ::

trop lent

(3) very slow ::

très lent

(4) go slow ::

va lentement

(5) slow up ::

ralentir

(6) slow-witted ::

qui a l'esprit lourd

(7) slow speed ::

vitesse lente

(8) slow but sure ::

doucement mais sûrement

Related Phrases of slow

(1) slow motion ::

ralenti

(2) too slow ::

trop lent

(3) very slow ::

très lent

(4) go slow ::

va lentement

(5) slow up ::

ralentir

(6) slow-witted ::

qui a l'esprit lourd

(7) slow speed ::

vitesse lente

(8) slow but sure ::

doucement mais sûrement

Synonyms

Adjective

1. unhurried ::

sans se presser

2. long-drawn-out ::

longue haleine

3. obtuse ::

obtus

4. reluctant ::

réticent

5. sluggish ::

paresseux

6. dull ::

terne

7. boring ::

ennuyeuse

Adverb

8. easy ::

facile

9. behind ::

derrière

Verb

10. reduce speed ::

réduire la vitesse

11. take it easy ::

Relax

13. decelerate ::

ralentir

14. slow up ::

ralentir

Antonyms

1. breakneck ::

casse-cou

2. brisk ::

rapide

3. dizzy ::

étourdi

4. fast ::

vite

5. flying ::

en volant

6. hasty ::

précipité

7. lightning ::

foudre

8. meteoric ::

météorique

9. quick ::

rapide

10. rapid ::

rapide

11. running ::

fonctionnement

12. swift ::

rapide

Different Forms

slow, slowed, slower, slowest, slowing, slowly, slowness, slows

Word Example from TV Shows

I'm a SLOW learner.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 7

if Anu and I hadn't decided to SLOW things down.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 15

$A bit calmed and slow, aren’t we?\NIs it still like this?$

A bit calmed and SLOW, aren’t we?
Is it still like this?

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 9

Slow down.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 5

I don't think she's wrong about you going too SLOW in the relationship.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 24

Examples of slow from TV Shows

I'm a SLOW learner.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 7

if Anu and I hadn't decided to SLOW things down.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 15

$A bit calmed and slow, aren’t we?\NIs it still like this?$

A bit calmed and SLOW, aren’t we?
Is it still like this?

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 9

Slow down.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 5

I don't think she's wrong about you going too SLOW in the relationship.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 24

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