Courriers (en. Mails)

/kuʁje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Documents sent by mail.
I received several pieces of mail today.
J'ai reçu plusieurs courriers aujourd'hui.
Electronic messages sent by email.
Emails have become common.
Les courriers électroniques sont devenus courants.
People who deliver messages or packages.
Couriers work hard to deliver letters.
Les courriers travaillent dur pour livrer les lettres.

Etymology

From the verb 'courir', meaning to move quickly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

urgent mail
A message or document that needs to be processed quickly.
courrier urgent
mail service
A service dedicated to sending and receiving letters and packages.
service de courrier
registered mail
A postal item requiring a signature upon receipt.
courrier recommandé

Related Words

mail
The individuality of a postal item.
courrier
messaging
System for sending messages.
messagerie
shipping
Purchase of sending a package or document.
expédition

Slang Meanings

A quick or informal message.
Send me a message if you can.
Envoie-moi un courrier si tu peux.
A reminder for an urgent task.
I received a message reminding me of my meeting.
J'ai reçu un courrier pour me rappeler ma réunion.