slowing

• Nom désignant le fait de ralentir, c'est-à-dire la diminution de la vitesse d'un mouvement, d'un processus ou d'une progression.

A noun referring to a decrease in the rate of change, speed, or progress of something.

1. Decrease in speed or rateB2formal

   A reduction in the rate of change, movement, or progress.

   Ralentissement

   • The slowing of the economy has caused concern among investors.
   • There has been a noticeable slowing in the growth of the company.
   • The slowing of the car was gradual as it approached the stop sign.

   Synonymesdecelerationretardationslackeningslowdown

   Antonymesaccelerationquickeningspeeding

• 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