ralentir

/ʁa.lɑ̃.tiʁ/
1.
verbInf2ndPres

to slow down

to decelerate

Il faut ralentir avant le virage.

You need to slow down before the turn.

Synonyms:freiner, décélérer
2.
verbInf2ndPres

to slow down (pace or activity)

to ease off

to reduce intensity

Tu travailles trop, tu devrais ralentir un peu.

You're working too much; you should slow down a bit.

Synonyms:lever le pied, se calmer, ralentir la cadence