le ralenti
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. slow motion
Le ralenti ajoutait une touche dramatique à la scène.The slow motion added a dramatic touch to the scene.
a. idling speed
J'ai remarqué un problème avec le ralenti de la voiture.I noticed a problem with the car's idling speed.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. slow-motion (deliberately slowed)
Ma sœur était fascinée par les gestes ralentis du danseur.My sister was fascinated by the slow-motion movements of the dancer.
b. slow
Le patient a un pouls très ralenti.The patient has a very slow pulse.
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