Commande (en. Order)

/kɔ.mɑ̃d/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Formal request in the context of commerce.
I placed an order for a new phone.
J'ai passé une commande pour un nouveau téléphone.
Instruction given to someone to perform a task.
The chef gave precise orders to the team.
Le chef a donné des commandes précises à l'équipe.
Set of ordered items.
My order includes three books and a pen.
Ma commande comprend trois livres et un stylo.
verb
To give an order or instruction.
He always commands with confidence.
Il commande toujours avec assurance.

Etymology

From the Latin 'commandare', which means 'to give an order'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to place an order
Requesting items or services.
passer une commande
online order
Ordering products via the Internet.
commande en ligne
to cancel an order
To terminate a request for a product or service.
annuler une commande

Related Words

to command
To give an order or to place an order.
commander
recommendation
Advice on what to choose.
recommandation
requests
Action of requesting something.
demandes

Slang Meanings

Urgent order
It was an urgent order; we had to act quickly.
C'était une commande urgente, il fallait agir vite.
To place an order
We're going to place an order for pizzas for tonight.
On va faire une commande de pizzas pour ce soir.