Le retard
Example: Le retard de la livraison a perturbé toute la chaîne logistique.
Definition
"Le retard" refers to a delay or lateness in the expected timing of an event or process, especially in logistics. It signifies the failure to meet scheduled deadlines, causing disruptions or setbacks, as in the phrase, 'Le retard de la livraison a perturbé toute la chaîne logistique.'
Etymology
The term "le retard" comes from the Old French word 'retarder,' meaning to delay or slow down. It traces back to the Latin 'retardare,' which means to slow back or delay. Did you know? The prefix 're-' implies 'back,' and 'tardare' relates to slowness, making "le retard" literally mean 'to slow back.'
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"Le retard" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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