French · Adjectives
lent
slow
Beginneradjective
Definition
Not moving quickly; taking a long time.
Example
Il marche lentement dans la rue.
He walks slowly in the street.
Etymology
'Lent' derives from the Old French 'lent' and Latin 'lente', both meaning 'slow or gentle'. Its connotation of taking time is long-standing.
How & Where It’s Used
'Lent' is used in both spoken and written French, applicable in casual descriptions or formal settings where pacing is discussed.