Meaning
To be outdated in one's ideas or knowledge.
Cultural Background
French people often use this to tease friends about not knowing a viral meme. The phrase is understood but 'être dans le champ' is sometimes used for being lost or behind.
Use it playfully
Only use this with friends or colleagues you know well to avoid sounding rude.
Meaning
To be outdated in one's ideas or knowledge.
Use it playfully
Only use this with friends or colleagues you know well to avoid sounding rude.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Tu ne connais pas ce film ? Tu ____ un train de retard !
The idiom is 'avoir un train de retard'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesTu ne connais pas ce film ? Tu ____ un train de retard !
The idiom is 'avoir un train de retard'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if the environment is casual. In a formal report, use 'être en décalage'.
Related Phrases
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contrastTo be up to date
