English–French

“slowly” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lɑ̃təmɑ̃/

Example

Parle lentement, s'il te plaît.

Please speak slowly.

Illustration for lentement (slowly)

How to say “slowly” in French

“Slowly” in French is lentement.

A voice or movement unfolding in small, unhurried stages rather than rushing ahead.

Full entry for lentement: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lentement

La voiture roulait lentement dans la rue.

The car was driving slowly down the street.

Tips for using lentement

  • In lentement, the t is pronounced, unlike the usually silent final t of the adjective lent.

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