Coursier (en. Courier)

/kuʁsje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: A horse that participates in races.

Example Sentence: The courier is trained to win competitions.

Le coursier est entraîné pour gagner des compétitions.

Definition: A delivery person, typically for small goods.

Example Sentence: The courier delivered the package in record time.

Le coursier a livré le colis en un temps record.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'to run' in French.

Phrase: bicycle courier

Meaning: A delivery person who uses a bicycle to make deliveries.

coursier à vélo

Phrase: professional courier

Meaning: A professional who carries out deliveries regularly.

coursier professionnel

Phrase: nighttime courier

Meaning: A courier who works at night to deliver packages.

coursier de nuit

Related Word: race

Description: A competition carried out between horses.

course

Related Word: delivery

Description: The action of handing over a package to someone.

livraison

Related Word: routing

Description: The process of transporting a shipment.

acheminement

Slang Meaning: A courier who quickly delivers video games.

Example: This courier is too fast, I call him Sonic!

Ce coursier est trop rapide, je l'appelle Sonic !

Slang Meaning: A courier who does not obey traffic rules.

Example: He rides like a courier, it's dangerous!

Il roule comme un coursier, c'est dangereux !