lentement/lɑ̃t.mɑ̃/
adverb · A2 · Frequency 2484
adverb
Meanings
slowly
Adverb indicating that an action is performed at a slow pace, commonly used in both spoken and written language.
Examples
Le train avance lentement dans la zone de travaux.
The train is moving slowly through the construction area.
Elle lit lentement les instructions avant de commencer.
She reads the instructions slowly before starting.
La neige fond lentement malgré le retour du soleil.
The snow is melting slowly despite the return of the sun.
Collocations
- parler lentementto speak slowly
- avancer lentementto move forward slowly
- marcher lentementto walk slowly
Common mistakes
parler lentementment
parler lentement
The adverb “lentement” should not be redundantly formed by adding another adverbial suffix “-ment.”
marcher lent
marcher lentement
The adjective “lent” cannot directly modify a verb; the adverb “lentement” is required.
Related words
antonymcomme un pet sur une toile ciréelike grease through a goose, as fast as greased lightning (very rapidly)
antonymcomme une traînée de poudrelike wildfire