Le retard
Example: Le retard du train a causé beaucoup de problèmes ce matin.
Definition
"Le retard" refers to the state or condition of being late or delayed. It is often used to describe a situation where something or someone does not arrive or happen at the expected or scheduled time, such as a train running behind schedule.
Etymology
The French term "le retard" comes from the verb "retarder," meaning to delay or slow down. It originates from the Latin word "retardare," which combines "re-" (back) and "tardare" (to make slow). Did you know that "le retard" literally means 'the act of making slow' in French?
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"Le retard" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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