adverb

lentement

slowly · slow

C’est quand quelque chose se fait sans aller vite.

Word: lentement

Language: French

Meaning in English:
"Lentement" is an adverb in French that means "slowly" or "at a slow pace". It describes the manner in which an action is performed—specifically, that it is done slowly or with slowness.

Explanation:

Root: The word derives from the adjective lent, meaning "slow."
By adding the suffix -ement, a common way to make adverbs from adjectives in French, it becomes lentement—the equivalent of "slowly" in English.

Usage:

Example: Il marche lentement.
(He walks slowly.)

Synonyms:

doucement (gently, softly, which can sometimes imply slow)
paresseusement (lazily, carries connotation of slowness due to lack of energy)
au ralenti (in slow motion — used metaphorically or in video contexts)

Antonyms:

rapidement (quickly)
vite (fast)
promptement (promptly)

Additional info:

Though mostly used for describing speed, "lentement" can also convey slowness in any process or development; for example, "Les négociations avançent lentement" (The negotiations are progressing slowly).

Summary:
"Lentement" means "slowly" and is used to indicate slow pace or slowness in performing an action. It comes from the adjective "lent" with the adverbial suffix "-ement". It is the opposite of adverbs like "rapidement" or "vite."