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How do you say "slow" in French?
lent
In French, "slow" is lent.
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Pronunciation
Say 'LOHN' with one syllable. The final 't' is completely silent in French.
Grammar notes
Lent is masculine, lente is feminine. Plurals are lents and lentes. It's the opposite of rapide or vite.
Example sentence
Ce service est très lent.
This service is very slow.
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How to remember lent
Lent sounds like the English word lent, as in 'lent me a hand slowly.' The slowness in the sound matches the meaning.
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Questions about lent
How do you say "slow" in French?
In French, "slow" is lent. It is a noun.
How is lent written in French?
lent is written using the standard French script.
How is lent used in a sentence?
Use lent as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ce service est très lent. (This service is very slow.).
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