Tardé (en. Late)

/taʁ.de/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who arrives after the expected or anticipated time.
He arrived late to the meeting.
Il est arrivé tardé à la réunion.
Refers to an event that occurs later than planned.
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
Le vol a été tardé en raison des intempéries.
Which causes a delay.
This decision had delayed consequences.
Cette décision a eu des conséquences tardées.

Etymology

From the French verb 'tarder'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lagging behind
Who is late compared to others.
à la traîne
to be delayed
Not being on time.
prendre du retard
to be running late
Being late.
être à la bourre

Related Words

late
In a late manner; after the appropriate time.
tardivement
delay
Delay between the expected time and the actual time.
retard
waiting
Action of waiting for something.
attente

Slang Meanings

To be running late
Sorry, I'm running late for my presentation.
Désolé, je suis à la bourre pour ma présentation.
To be delayed
I can't come, I'm behind on my work.
Je ne peux pas venir, j'ai du retard sur mon travail.