French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Slow" in French: lent(e)
lent(e)
Slow in French is lent for masculine nouns and lente for feminine. Trop lent means too slow. As an adverb, lentement or doucement is common.
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How to pronounce lent(e)
Say it
lahn
/lɑ̃/
lahn. Nasal -ent; feminine lente adds a clear t: lahnt. Lentement is lahnt-MAHN.
"Slow" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lent / lente | slow Adjective. | Adjective. |
| trop lent | too slow Complaint. | Complaint. |
| lentement | slowly Adverb. | Adverb. |
| plus lent | slower Comparison. | Comparison. |
How to use lent(e) in real life
- 1Internet
Le Wi-Fi est trop lent ce soir.
The Wi-Fi is too slow tonight.
Trop lent.
- 2Metro
Cette ligne est plus lente aux heures de pointe.
This line is slower at rush hour.
Feminine lente.
- 3Cooking tip
Cuis à feu lent pendant une heure.
Cook on low heat for an hour.
Feu lent.
Mistakes English speakers make with lent(e)
Incorrect: La connexion est lent.
Correct: La connexion est lente.
Agree: connexion is feminine.
Incorrect: Marche lent.
Correct: Marche lentement. / Va doucement.
Use an adverb for the verb.
Good to know
Traffic reports complain about circulation lente. In kitchens, à feu lent is a classic recipe instruction.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Stuck in traffic
ChatPal
Le trafic est vraiment lent.
Traffic is really slow.
You
Oui, trop lent. On va rater le début.
Yes, too slow. We'll miss the start.
ChatPal
Je préviens le groupe.
I'll tell the group.
You
Merci.
Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Slow" in French
How do you say slow in French?
Lent / lente.
How do you say slowly?
Lentement or doucement.
How do you say too slow?
Trop lent / trop lente.
How do you pronounce lent?
lahn.
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