delay in French
delay in French is délai, retarder — delay means a period of waiting before something happens; a hold-up.
delay in French
délai
A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
retarder
To put off until a later time; to defer.
What does "delay" mean?
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noun A period of waiting before something happens; a hold-up.
"There was a two-hour delay at the airport because of fog."
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verb To put something off until later, or to make it happen later than planned.
"They delayed the wedding until the following spring."
delay in a sentence
- There was a two-hour delay at the airport because of fog.
- The delay in the project meant the launch had to be pushed back.
- They delayed the wedding until the following spring.
- Heavy traffic delayed our arrival by nearly an hour.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "delay" in French?
"delay" in French is délai, retarder. delay means: A period of waiting before something happens; a hold-up.
How do you use "delay" in a sentence?
Example: "There was a two-hour delay at the airport because of fog." In French, "delay" is délai, retarder.
Are there other ways to say "delay" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "delay": délai, retarder.
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