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ralentir

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Definition: to slow down, to slacken

Il faut ralentir la voiture avant le carrefour - You have to slow the car down before the intersection

Nous avons ralenti nos efforts après son annonce - We slackened our efforts after his announcement

Related: lent (adj) - slow; lentement (adv) - slowly

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Pronunciation: [ra la(n) teer]Audio Link

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