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    Retarder (en. To delay)

    ʁə.taʁ.de

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Slow down the progress, movement, or development of something.
    The rain delayed our departure.
    La pluie a retardé notre départ.
    Prolong in time, make something take longer than expected.
    They delayed the announcement of the result.
    Ils ont retardé l'annonce du résultat.
    Be late compared to a schedule.
    He delayed his project.
    Il a retardé son projet.
    Provide extra time for something.
    The teacher delayed the due date for the assignment.
    Le professeur a retardé la date de remise du devoir.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'retardare', formed from 're-' and 'tardare' which means 'to slow down'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    delay the game
    Make the situation more complicated or longer.
    retarder le jeu
    delay the deadline
    Extend the time for an obligation.
    retarder l'échéance
    delay the inevitable
    Try to prolong an inevitable situation.
    retarder l'inévitable

    Related Words

    delay
    Situation of being behind compared to a standard or deadline.
    retard
    latecomer
    Person who is late.
    retardataire
    tardy
    Who arrives after the expected time.
    tardif

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a rush
    I'm running late for the appointment.
    Je suis à la bourre pour le rendez-vous.
    To drag one's feet
    Don't drag, we're going to be late!
    Ne traine pas, on va être en retard!