Tard
Example: Je suis arrivé tard à la fête hier soir.
Definition
"Tard" is an adverb in French that means late, often referring to time. It describes something happening after the expected or usual time, such as arriving late to an event or doing something later than planned.
Etymology
The French word "tard" comes from the Latin word "tardus," meaning slow or late. It has been used in French since the Middle Ages to indicate delay or lateness. Did you know? The root "tardus" also gave rise to English words like 'tardy,' which share the same meaning.
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"Tard" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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