Definition: to delay, to take a long time

Nous devons commencer, ne tarde pas ! - We have to begin, don't delay!

Il tarde toujours à faire ses devoirs. - He always puts off doing his homework.

Sa lettre tarde à venir - His letter is taking a long time to get here.

Related: tard (adv) - late; tardif (adj) - late; tardivement (adv) - late

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Pronunciation: [tar day]