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    Tardera (en. Will be late)

    /taʁ.de.ʁa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To postpone something until a later time.
    He will be delayed in arriving due to traffic.
    Il tardera à arriver en raison des embouteillages.
    To manifest later than expected.
    The response will be delayed.
    La réponse tardera à venir.
    To take time before acting.
    Don't delay in responding to the invitation.
    Ne tardez pas à répondre à l'invitation.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to delay in making a decision
    Taking time to decide.
    tarder à prendre une décision
    to delay in doing something
    Not acting quickly.
    tarder à faire quelque chose
    there is a delay
    There is a deadline.
    il y a du retard

    Related Words

    delay
    The state of being behind schedule.
    retard
    late
    Arriving after the expected time.
    tardif
    lateness
    The quality of being late.
    tardivité

    Slang Meanings

    To be late
    He has been late again, as usual.
    Il a encore tardé, comme d'habitude.
    To dawdle
    Why are you delaying when we have an appointment?
    Pourquoi tu tardes alors qu'on a rendez-vous ?