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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. tard
In the summer, we go to bed very late.L'été, on se couche très tard.
a. tard
We're going to close late today because of the sales.Nous allons fermer tard aujourd'hui à cause des soldes.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. en retard (adverb)
Rebecca was late again.Rebecca était encore en retard.
a. tard (adverb)
I won't be going out now. It's too late for me.Je ne sortirai pas maintenant. Il est trop tard pour moi.
a. fin
The company announced the changes in late September.L’entreprise a annoncé ces changements fin septembre.
b. tardif
We had a late breakfast in the garden.Nous avons pris un petit déjeuner tardif dans le jardin.
a. défunt
Your late grandmother was a wonderful woman.Votre défunte grand-mère était une femme merveilleuse.
b. regretté
The late Mr. Johnson took good care of his garden.Le regretté M. Johnson a bien pris soin de son jardin.
c. feu
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
(literary)
My late uncle left us a beautiful painting.Feu mon oncle nous a laissé un beau tableau.
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