Lentement
Example: Elle marche lentement pour ne pas tomber.
Definition
"Lentement" is an adverb in French meaning to do something slowly or at a slow pace. It describes actions performed with reduced speed, as in the example phrase 'Elle marche lentement pour ne pas tomber,' meaning 'She walks slowly to avoid falling.'
Etymology
The French adverb "lentement" comes from the adjective "lent," meaning slow, combined with the suffix '-ement,' which is used to form adverbs. The root "lent" traces back to the Latin word "lentus," meaning slow or flexible. Did you know that the suffix '-ement' is equivalent to the English '-ly,' turning adjectives into adverbs?
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"Lentement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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