French phrase

Nous sommes en retard.

Meaning

We are running late.

When to use it

States that arrival will be later than scheduled. Used when late for an appointment or meeting, often with an apology or arrival time.

Example dialogue

Vous arrivez quand ?

When are you arriving?

Désolé. Nous sommes en retard.

Sorry. We are running late.

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