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French
Etymology
Compare Spanish al ralentí
Pronunciation
Adverb
au ralenti
- (figuratively) in slow motion, at a slower pace, slowly
- tourner au ralenti ― to tick over, to idle
- fonctionner au ralenti ― to work at a slower pace
- vivre au ralenti ― to live slowly