What is late in French?

"Late" in French can be translated in a few ways, depending on the context:

General "late":

* Tard: This is the most common and versatile translation for "late". It can be used for time, arrival, age, etc.

* En retard: This translates to "late" in the sense of being behind schedule.

* Tardif: This is more formal and less common than "tard," and usually refers to something happening later than usual.

Specific contexts:

* Late at night: Tard dans la nuit

* Late in the day: Tard dans la journée

* Too late: Trop tard

* Late bloomer: Un(e) tardif(ve)

So, the best translation depends on the specific situation.

For example:

* "I'm late for work." would be "Je suis en retard au travail."

* "It's getting late." would be "Il se fait tard."

* "She's a late bloomer." would be "Elle est une tardive."