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    Délai (en. Deadline)

    /dela.i/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A period of time granted to accomplish something.
    The deadline to submit the project is set for March 15th.
    Le délai pour rendre le projet est fixé au 15 mars.
    Interval of time between two events.
    There is a three-month gap between each meeting.
    Il y a un délai de trois mois entre chaque réunion.
    Legal deadline granted to perform a legal act.
    You have a deadline of 30 days to appeal.
    Vous avez un délai de 30 jours pour faire appel.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dilatatio' meaning 'extension'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to meet the deadline
    To accomplish a task within the allotted time.
    respecter le délai
    to request an extension
    To pray for an extension of time.
    demander un délai
    grace period
    Additional time granted in a difficult situation.
    délai de grâce

    Related Words

    advance
    Moment when something is done before the expected time.
    avance
    urgency
    Urgent need to accomplish a task.
    urgence
    late
    Which arrives or occurs later than expected.
    tardif

    Slang Meanings

    Too much time to act.
    He took a long time to get everything done, he is too slow.
    Il a pris un délaï pour tout faire, il est trop lent.
    To have time to waste.
    She is dragging, she has time to do nothing.
    Elle traine, elle a du délaï à ne rien faire.