en retard

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Later than an agreed time, or behind expected progress.

Examples

  • Nous étions en retard au rendez-vous.
    We were late for the appointment.
  • Dépêche-toi, tu vas être en retard !
    Hurry up, you'll be late!
  • L'équipe est en retard sur ses objectifs.
    The team is behind on its targets.
  • Je suis en retard pour le train.
    I am late for the train.
  • Ce projet est en retard sur le calendrier.
    This project is behind schedule.

Similar words

retardataire
tardif
tardif
retardataire

Meanings

Late for an expected time

time
neutral
Arriving or happening after the expected or scheduled time.

Examples

  • Je suis en retard pour le train.
    I am late for the train.
  • Le bus est en retard de dix minutes.
    The bus is ten minutes late.
  • Elle arrive en retard à l'école.
    She arrives late at school.
  • Nous étions en retard au rendez-vous.
    We were late for the appointment.
  • Dépêche-toi, tu vas être en retard !
    Hurry up, you'll be late!

Similar words

Behind in progress

progress
neutral
Less advanced than the plan or expected stage.

Examples

  • Ce projet est en retard sur le calendrier.
    This project is behind schedule.
  • Il est en retard dans ses devoirs.
    He is behind with his homework.
  • Nous sommes en retard sur notre programme.
    We are behind on our programme.
  • Cette région reste en retard dans ce domaine.
    This region remains behind in this field.
  • L'équipe est en retard sur ses objectifs.
    The team is behind on its targets.

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Etymology

Fixed combination of en ‘in’ and retard ‘delay’, from retarder.

FAQ

What does en retard mean?

Late or behind schedule.

Can a train be en retard?

Yes. It means the train is delayed.

Can a project be en retard?

Yes. It can be behind its schedule.

Is retard plural here?

No. The fixed phrase keeps singular retard.

What is the opposite?

À l'heure, on time, or en avance, early.

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