Attardés (en. Retarded)

/at.aʁ.de/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a person or group suffering from mental delay.
The institutions care for delayed children.
Les institutions accueillent des enfants attardés.
Concerning progress or developments that are slowed down.
This region is often considered delayed in terms of development.
Cette région est souvent considérée comme attardée en matière de développement.

Etymology

From the verb 'attarder,' derived from Latin 'attardare,' meaning 'to slow down.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

mental delay
Refers to a person with a delay in intellectual development.
attardé mental
social delay
Describes a person who has difficulties integrating socially.
attardé social

Related Words

disability
State of a person who has a physical or mental deficiency.
handicap
deficiency
Lack or insufficiency of a function or ability.
déficience
development
Process of evolution or maturation.
développement

Slang Meanings

To mock a person considered less intelligent.
He is a bit delayed, you can't trust him to solve complex problems.
Il est un peu attardé, tu ne peux pas lui faire confiance pour résoudre des problèmes complexes.
Used to describe a person slow to understand.
Don't be delayed, it's obvious!
Ne sois pas attardé, c'est évident!