un slow

a slow dance

Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation

/slo/

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Cultural Note

The 'slow' holds a special place in French romantic culture. At parties, weddings, and even some nightclubs, DJs will play slow songs specifically for couples to dance close together. Asking someone for a slow is an unmistakable declaration of romantic interest. Many French love stories begin with a slow dance.

📝 Example Sentences

Il m'a invitée pour le dernier slow de la soirée.

He asked me for the last slow dance of the evening.

On a dansé un slow et je me suis senti(e) fondre dans ses bras.

We danced a slow dance and I felt myself melt in his/her arms.

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