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How do you say "im running late" in French?
Je suis en retard
In French, "im running late" is Je suis en retard.
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Pronunciation
Say zhuh swee zahn ruh-TAR, with a nasal ending and stress falling on the final syllable of retard.
Grammar notes
Je suis en retard is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
im running late
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How to remember Je suis en retard
Retard reuses the same root you learned for the adjective delayed, framed here as your own lateness.
Related words
- what day is it today Quel jour sommes-nous aujourd’hui
- see you tomorrow À demain
- see you next week À la semaine prochaine
- im on time Je suis à l’heure
- lets meet at noon Retrouvons-nous à midi
- can we reschedule Peut-on reprogrammer ?
- i have a meeting J’ai une réunion
- i am busy right now Je suis occupé en ce moment
- do you have a minute Tu as une minute
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Questions about Je suis en retard
How do you pronounce Je suis en retard?
Say zhuh swee zahn ruh-TAR, with a nasal ending and stress falling on the final syllable of retard.
Is Je suis en retard formal or casual?
Je suis en retard is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Je suis en retard used in French?
Je suis en retard is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (im running late).
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