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    Tarda (en. Late)

    /taʁ.da/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who takes time to act.
    He is really slow to make a decision.
    Il est vraiment tarda à prendre une décision.
    An animal that moves slowly.
    The sloth is a slow animal.
    Le paresseux est un animal tarda.
    A behavior that shows slowness.
    His slow attitude annoyed his colleagues.
    Sa tarda attitude a agacé ses collègues.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin verb 'tardare' which means 'to delay'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    slow like a snail
    Refers to someone who is very slow.
    tarda comme un escargot
    to be slow to understand
    Having difficulty grasping an idea quickly.
    être tarda à comprendre

    Related Words

    late
    Who arrives after the expected time.
    tardif
    delay
    Extra time before the arrival of something.
    retard

    Slang Meanings

    A person who lingers.
    Stop being slow and hurry up!
    Arrête d'être un tarda et dépêche-toi !
    An actor in a play who monopolizes the stage.
    He always drags in all the rehearsals.
    Il fait toujours le tarda dans toutes les répétitions.