slow

• Qualifie ce qui se déplace, se produit ou se fait à une vitesse ou un rythme peu élevé. Peut aussi décrire une personne ou une action qui manque de rapidité ou de vivacité.

Describes something that moves, happens, or is done at a low speed or rate.

1. Not fastA1formal

   Moving or operating at a low speed; taking a long time.

   Lent (qui n'est pas rapide)

   • The turtle is a very slow animal.
   • Traffic was slow on the highway this morning.
   • She is a slow reader but very thorough.

   Synonymesdawdlingdilatorygraduallaggardleisurelyponderousslow-movingsluggishtorpidunhurried

   Antonymesbriskfastquickrapidspeedyswift

2. Not quick to understandA2formal

   Taking a longer time to learn or understand things.

   lent à comprendre

   • He was slow to catch on to the joke.
   • The student was slow in math but excelled in art.
   • Don't be so hard on yourself; everyone is slow at something.

   Synonymesdimdullobtuseslow-wittedthickunintelligent

   Antonymesbrightcleverintelligentquicksharpsmart

3. Not busy or activeB1informal

   Having little activity or few customers.

   Peu fréquenté / calme

   • The restaurant was slow on a Monday evening.
   • Business is slow during the winter months.
   • The market is slow right now, but it will pick up soon.

   Synonymesdeaddullflatinactivequietslacksluggish

   Antonymesactivebustlingbusyhecticlively

• Adverbe signifiant « à basse vitesse » ou « pas rapidement ». Utilisé de manière informelle dans des expressions comme « aller doucement » ou « conduire lentement », bien qu'à l'écrit formel on préfère souvent « lentement ». La forme coïncide avec l'adjectif.

An adverb meaning 'at a low speed' or 'not quickly.' It is used informally in phrases like 'go slow' or 'drive slow,' though in formal writing 'slowly' is often preferred. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. A1informal

   Moving or operating at a low speed; not fast.

   Lentement

   • Please drive slow near the school.
   • He walked slow because of his injury.
   • The clock is running slow.

   Synonymesleisurelyslowlysluggishlyunhurriedly

   Antonymesfastquicklyrapidlyswiftly

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire la vitesse ou le rythme, ou de faire en sorte que quelque chose se déplace ou se produise plus lentement.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing speed or pace, or causing something to move or happen more slowly.

1. Reduce speedA2formal

   To decrease the speed or rate of movement or progress.

   Ralentir

   • The driver slowed the car as he approached the intersection.
   • She slowed her pace to enjoy the scenery.
   • The train slowed down before entering the station.

   Synonymesbrakedecelerateease upslackenslow down

   Antonymesaccelerateexpeditehastenquickenspeed

2. Delay or hinderB1formal

   To cause something to happen later or more slowly than expected.

   Retarder ou entraver

   • The heavy rain slowed the construction work.
   • Technical issues slowed the project's progress.
   • His illness slowed his recovery.

   Synonymesdeceleratedelayhamperhold upimpederetardslackenslow downstall

   Antonymesaccelerateexpeditehastenspeed

Variantes phrasalslow downslow up