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"late (compared to what was planned)" in French

en retard
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Literal Breakdown

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out of; from en
late (short form) retard

Summary

The French translation for “late (compared to what was planned)” is en retard. The French, en retard, can be broken down into 2 parts:"out of; from" (en) and "late (short form)" (retard).

Pronounced the same

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overdue en retard

See also

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late (in absolute terms) tard

Examples of "late" in use

There are 15 examples of the French word for "late" being used:
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He is late. Il est en retard.
I’m late je suis en retard
You are late. Vous êtes en retard.
I am happy to be late. Je suis heureux d’être en retard.
He is late now. Il est en retard maintenant.
Are they still late? Sont-ils toujours en retard ?
He will be late. Il sera en retard.
I’m going to be late for work. Je vais être en retard au travail.
the bus is late le bus est en retard
I was late for my plane j’étais en retard pour prendre l’avion

Practice Lesson

"late (compared to what was planned)" Practice (18)
Lesson
Lesson words
late (compared to what was planned),
late (short form),
out of; from
etc.

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Lesson phrases
Are they still late?,
Don’t be late! (formal or plural),
Don’t be late! (informal),
He is late now.,
He is late.,
He will be late.,
I am happy to be late.,
I was late for my plane,
I will be late,
I’m going to be late for work.,
I’m late,
She’s worried because he’s very late.,
the bus is late,
The passenger is late.,
You are late.
etc.

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