French Expression · Advanced
le vol est retardé
the flight is delayed
Pronunciation: le vol est retardé
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: the flight is delayed.
Example
Le vol est retardé à cause du brouillard.
The flight is delayed because of fog.
Practice tips
- Practice le vol est retardé out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for advanced-level learners.