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    Retardé (en. Delayed)

    /ʁə.taʁ.de/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is late concerning a deadline.
    He has a delayed train at the station.
    Il a un train retardé à la gare.
    Who is not up to date, who shows a delay in development.
    This child is slightly delayed in his learning.
    Cet enfant est légèrement retardé dans son apprentissage.

    Etymology

    From the verb to delay, derived from Latin tardare, meaning 'to slow down'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    delivery delay
    Delay in the receipt of goods.
    retard de livraison
    mental delay
    Cognitive difficulty due to slower development.
    retard mental
    lend to confusion
    Create misunderstandings due to a delay.
    prêter à confusion

    Related Words

    delay
    The fact of being late.
    retard
    tardy
    Who arrives after the expected time.
    tardif
    to delay
    Cause a delay.
    retarder

    Slang Meanings

    To be behind in one's activities.
    I am completely delayed on my project.
    Je suis complètement retardé sur mon projet.
    To be slow in making decisions.
    He is delayed when it comes to making decisions.
    Il est retardé quand il s'agit de trancher.