Tarderait (en. Would delay)
/taʁdəʁɛ/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
Means that something or someone takes longer than expected.
He said he would arrive at 6 PM, but he would probably be delayed.
Il a dit qu'il arriverait à 18 heures, mais il tarderait probablement.
To involve a delay or a wait.
This project would be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Ce projet tarderait à se concrétiser à cause des imprévus.
To be behind on an expected schedule.
If you don’t hurry, your work would be delayed in submission.
Si tu ne te dépêches pas, tes travaux tarderait à être remis.
Etymology
From the verb 'tarder,' which comes from the Latin 'tardare,' meaning 'to delay.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to take time to do something
To take time to perform an action.
tarder à faire quelque chose
not to delay
To act without delay.
ne pas tarder
to delay in making a decision
To hesitate before making a decision.
tarder dans la prise de décision
Related Words
to delay
The verb meaning to delay or make wait.
tarder
delay
A period of time during which something is late compared to what was planned.
retard
wait
The time spent waiting for something.
attente
Slang Meanings
To take too long.
He is always taking his time to do things.
Il est toujours en train de tarder à faire les choses.
To be in 'chill' mode.
Why are you dragging your feet, are you in delay mode?
Pourquoi tu traînes, t'es en mode tarderait ?