2 : after the expected or usual time; delayed; "a belated birthday card"; "I'm late for the plane"; "the train is late"; "tardy children are sent to the principal"; "always tardy in making dental appointments"
3 : of the immediate past or just previous to the present time; "a late development"; "their late quarrel"; "his recent trip to Africa"; "in recent months"; "a recent issue of the journal"
4 : (used especially of persons) of the immediate past; "the former president"; "our late President is still very active"; "the previous occupant of the White House"
adjectif
1 : at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
