retards

retards

Delays.

Here, 'retards' is used as a noun meaning 'delays,' referring to the postponed timing of train schedules.

Les retards des trains sont fréquents en hiver.

Train delays are frequent in winter.

In this sentence, 'retards' represents lateness in attending personal obligations, emphasizing the habit of being late.

Excusez mes retards répétés, je vais faire un effort pour arriver à l'heure.

Excuse my repeated delays, I will make an effort to arrive on time.

Here, 'retards' again means 'delays,' showing its use in contexts where scheduling or planning is affected.

Il faut signaler les retards pour pouvoir réorganiser le planning.

Delays must be reported to be able to reorganize the schedule.