“Le moins vite” or “le plus lent”

JohnB2Kwiziq community member

“Le moins vite” or “le plus lent”

Is one form preferred over the other or is it a matter of personal choice/context?
Asked 6 years ago
CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi John,

Actually in 'le moins vite''vite' being an adverb its equivalent would be 'le plus lentement', meaning the same thing emphasis being on speed or lack of it:

Arrivez à votre destination le moins vite possible ( or le plus lentement possible)

'Lent' and its opposite 'rapide' are both adjectives.

Here are some examples :

C'est la voiture la plus rapide au monde.

C'est le moyen de transport le plus lent au monde.

Hope this helps!

ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
I guess that depends. The slowest would be "le plus lent", the least quick is "le moins vite". Usage would mostly be determined by context, I would say. -- Chris (not a native speaker).

“Le moins vite” or “le plus lent”

Is one form preferred over the other or is it a matter of personal choice/context?

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