de la onzième heure

French

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Etymology

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Literally, of the eleventh hour; a reference to the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard in the Bible.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /də la ɔ̃.zjɛ.m‿œʁ/
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Adjective

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de la onzième heure (invariable)

  1. (derogatory) late (of a person who joined an endeavour very late such that their contribution to it is minimal)
    Synonym: de la dernière heure
    Coordinate term: de la première heure
    un ouvrier de la onzième heure(please add an English translation of this usage example)
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