Trop tard
Example: Il est trop tard pour aller au cinéma ce soir.
Definition
"Trop tard" is a French expression meaning that the time has passed to do something, indicating it is too late. It is commonly used to convey that an opportunity or action is no longer possible due to the elapsed time, as in the phrase 'Il est trop tard pour aller au cinéma ce soir.'
Etymology
The expression "trop tard" comes from French, where "trop" means 'too much' or 'too' and "tard" means 'late.' Together, they emphasize that something is excessively late. Did you know? The word "tard" originates from the Latin 'tardus,' meaning slow or late, which perfectly captures the idea behind "trop tard."
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