French phrase
Pourquoi ~ est-elle en retard ?
Meaning
Why is ___ late?
When to use it
Asks why something has not arrived or started on time. It is a neutral, gentle way to ask about a delay.
Example dialogue
Pourquoi la livraison est-elle en retard ?
Why is the delivery late?
Elle a été retardée par la météo.
It was delayed by the weather.