No. 4,842 in French

retardé

Delayed.

In a sentence

Le train a été retardé à cause du mauvais temps.
The train was delayed because of bad weather.
Used to indicate that an event or action has been postponed or held back.
Son développement a été retardé par des obstacles imprévus.
Their development was hindered by unexpected obstacles.
Used metaphorically to describe slowing down or hindrance in progress or growth.
Il semble qu'il ait été retardé à l'école par des problèmes personnels.
It seems that he has been held back in school due to personal problems.
Used to express being held back in a system or progression, such as school grades.

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