lenteurs

les lenteurs
A plural noun is a noun that is usually used in the plural form (e.g., les funérailles, les fines herbes).
plural noun
a. delays
Cette situation problématique a duré longtemps à cause de lenteurs administratives.This problematic situation lasted a long time due to administrative delays.
b. slowness
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
Nous avons été découragés par les lenteurs de la justice.We were discouraged by the slowness of the justice system.
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