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Usages of en retard
Il faut se dépêcher ce matin, car nous ne voulons pas être en retard.
It is necessary to hurry this morning because we do not want to be late.
Paul est toujours en retard.
Paul is always late.
Nous avions regardé l’horloge plusieurs fois avant de réaliser qu’elle était en retard.
We had looked at the clock several times before realizing it was running late.
Si le colis arrive en retard, je le ramène demain.
If the package arrives late, I will bring it back tomorrow.
Nous sommes partis en retard parce que Paul a oublié son passeport.
We left late because Paul forgot his passport.
Préviens-moi dès que tu arrives; je veux te prévenir si l’avion est en retard.
Let me know as soon as you arrive; I want to warn you if the plane is late.
Paul crie parce qu'il est en retard.
Paul shouts because he is late.
Marie s’inquiète quand le train est en retard.
Marie worries when the train is late.
Comme l’expéditeur a oublié le code postal, la lettre risque d’arriver en retard.
Since the sender forgot the postal code, the letter may arrive late.
Cette photo peut servir de preuve si le colis arrive en retard.
This photo can serve as proof if the package arrives late.
Si tu ne prends pas le premier bus, tu risques d’être en retard au travail.
If you do not take the first bus, you risk being late for work.
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