What is 'lentement' called in English?

'lentement' in English is called "Slowly". Slowly refers to: À un rythme lent ; pas rapidement ou vivement.

How do you pronounce 'Slowly' and 'lentement'?

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What is an example sentence for Slowly in French?

English: "The turtle walked slowly across the road." | French: "La tortue a traversé la route lentement."

adverb

English to French Dictionary

slowly Meaning in French (slowly signification en français)

lentement

Synonymes:doucementpaisiblement

lentement in English:slowly

Phonetic:lɑ̃təmɑ̃

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de slowly en français est lentement. (À un rythme lent ; pas rapidement ou vivement.)

Definitions of Slowly

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adverb
lentement
At a slow pace; not quickly or rapidly.
À un rythme lent ; pas rapidement ou vivement.

Example Sentences

“The turtle walked slowly across the road.”

La tortue a traversé la route lentement.

“Please speak slowly so I can understand.”

Parlez lentement, s'il vous plaît, pour que je puisse comprendre.

“The economy is recovering slowly.”

L'économie se redresse lentement.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

doucementpaisiblement

In English:

graduallyunhurriedlyleisurely

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

rapidementvite

In English:

quickly rapidly fast swiftly

Inflected Word Forms

nounslowness

adjectiveslow

comparativeslower

superlativeslowest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

slowly but surelyexpression

Gradually but with certain success.