de la dernière heure

French

Etymology

Literally, “of the last hour.”

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /də la dɛʁ.njɛ.ʁ‿œʁ/

Adjective

de la dernière heure (invariable)

1. (derogatory) late (of a person who joined a movement very late, such that their contribution to it is minimal, or that their earnestness is in doubt)

   Synonym: de la onzième heure

   Coordinate term: de la première heure

See also

• de dernière minute
• arriver après la bataille