Le retard
Example: Le retard du vol a causé beaucoup de problèmes aux passagers.
Definition
"Le retard" refers to the delay or lateness of a flight or any scheduled aviation event, causing the event to start or arrive later than planned. It often affects passengers and schedules in air travel by disrupting planned timings.
Etymology
The term "le retard" comes from the French verb 'retarder,' which means to delay or slow down. It originates from the Latin word 'retardare,' combining 're-' (back) and 'tardare' (to slow). Did you know that in aviation, "le retard" is a common term used worldwide to describe flight delays?
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"Le retard" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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