Significado
To be behind schedule or in a hurry.
Contexto cultural
Punctuality is expected, but admitting you are 'à la bourre' is a common way to apologize. The phrase is used similarly in Quebec, though 'être en retard' is more common in formal settings. Used frequently in Brussels among French speakers.
Keep it casual
Only use this with friends. Never with your boss.
Significado
To be behind schedule or in a hurry.
Keep it casual
Only use this with friends. Never with your boss.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence.
Désolé, je ____ à la bourre !
The subject is 'Je', so the verb 'être' must be 'suis'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
1 ejerciciosDésolé, je ____ à la bourre !
The subject is 'Je', so the verb 'être' must be 'suis'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasOnly if it is a very informal email to a close friend.
Frases relacionadas
Être en retard
contrastTo be late
Avoir du retard
similarTo have a delay
