how to pronounce délai

/de.lɛ/

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délai is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of délai in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… diviser par deux le délai pour avoir des …”

meanings of délai

noun:

Time limit.
Delay.

délai frequency in french - B2 level of CEFR

the word délai occurs in french on average 16.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.