were slowing
Past progressive conjugation of slow. There are other translations for this conjugation.
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slow
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
a. lent
We kept a slow pace so we could enjoy the surroundings.Nous avons gardé un rythme lent afin de pouvoir profiter du paysage.
2. (not prompt)
a. lent
Given the urgency of the situation, the landlord was slow to react.Vu l'urgence de la situation, le propriétaire a été lent à réagir.
3. (boring)
a. lent
The other children thought Simon was slow, but he was just quiet.Les autres enfants pensaient que Simon était lent, mais il était simplement réservé.
5. (culinary)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
7. (colloquial) (at low speed)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. lentement
Don't walk so slow! I almost bumped into you.Ne marche pas si lentement ! J'ai failli te rentrer dedans.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
a. ralentir
I slowed when I saw children skateboarding near the road.J'ai ralenti quand j'ai vu des enfants qui faisaient du skateboard près de la route.
a. tourner au ralenti (business, production, economy)
Business slows when the whole team gets the flu.Les affaires tournent au ralenti lorsque toute l'équipe attrape la grippe.
Conjugations
Indicative of "slow"
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