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lag in French

lag in French is rester en arrière, être en retard — lag means to fall behind or fail to keep pace with something else.

lag in French

rester en arrière
verb
To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind.
être en retard
verb
To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind.

What does "lag" mean?

  1. verb To fall behind or fail to keep pace with something else.
    "Sales in the region began to lag behind the rest of the country."
  2. noun A delay between one event and another, especially in a signal, response, or process.
    "There was a noticeable lag between clicking the button and the page loading."

lag in a sentence

  • Sales in the region began to lag behind the rest of the country.
  • He lagged behind the group on the last stretch of the hike.
  • There was a noticeable lag between clicking the button and the page loading.
  • Jet lag left her exhausted for days after the flight.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lag" in French?

"lag" in French is rester en arrière, être en retard. lag means: To fall behind or fail to keep pace with something else.

How do you use "lag" in a sentence?

Example: "Sales in the region began to lag behind the rest of the country." In French, "lag" is rester en arrière, être en retard.

Are there other ways to say "lag" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "lag": rester en arrière, être en retard.

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