tardif

late, delayed, belated

t a ʁ . d i f
adjective Rare #44,613
late, delayed, belated Often describes something happening later than usual or expected.
FR: Nous avons pris un repas tardif.
EN: We had a late meal.
Forms of tardif
MasculineFeminine
Singular — tardive

Son pardon tardif n'a pas suffi à réparer les dégâts.

His belated pardon was not enough to repair the damage.

L'automne est tardif cette année.

Autumn is late this year.

Je rentrais d’un dîner tardif quand on m’a fait tomber par-derrière.

I was walking home from a late dinner when someone knocked me down from behind.

Mais j'espère un sursaut tardif.

But I’m hoping for a late comeback.

— Love Actually (2003)

Je prends mon petit déjeuner tardif et je pêche un peu.

I’m having a late breakfast, and I’m fishing a little.

J'ai pris un déjeuner tardif.

I had a late lunch.

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