This is the 4780th most frequent French word.
ralentissent
"Ralentissent" means "slow down."
In this sentence, 'ralentissent' is used to describe cars reducing their speed to ensure safety at a pedestrian crossing.
Les voitures ralentissent devant le passage piéton.
The cars slow down in front of the pedestrian crossing.
Here, 'ralentissent' metaphorically describes the decrease in progress or pace of the discussions.
Les négociations ralentissent à cause des désaccords persistants.
The negotiations are slowing down due to persistent disagreements.
In this sentence, 'ralentissent' refers to children walking more slowly to observe the shops they pass.