This is the 4842nd most frequent French word.
retardé
Delayed.
Used to indicate that an event or action has been postponed or held back.
Le train a été retardé à cause du mauvais temps.
The train was delayed because of bad weather.
Used metaphorically to describe slowing down or hindrance in progress or growth.
Son développement a été retardé par des obstacles imprévus.
Their development was hindered by unexpected obstacles.
Used to express being held back in a system or progression, such as school grades.