D'envoyer (en. To send)
/dɑ̃.vwa.je/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
To send something to someone by any means.
He decided to send a letter to his friend.
Il a décidé d'envoyer une lettre à son ami.
To expel or throw something.
She sent the ball over the barrier.
Elle a envoyé le ballon au-dessus de la barrière.
To convey information.
I am going to send an email to my teacher.
Je vais envoyer un email à mon professeur.
To assign a task or mission.
They sent the team onto the field.
Ils ont envoyé l'équipe sur le terrain.
Etymology
Formed from the prefix 'en-' and the verb 'voyez' (to see).
Common Phrases and Expressions
to send a message
To pass on a message to someone.
d'envoyer un message
to send someone away
To reject someone or something abruptly.
d'envoyer balader
to send someone to pasture
To end an unpleasant conversation.
d'envoyer paître
Related Words
sending
Action of sending something.
envoi
shipment
Action of shipping something.
expédition
messenger
Person who conveys a message.
messager
Slang Meanings
To send someone to see themselves out.
When he asked for money, I told him to get lost.
Quand il a demandé de l'argent, je lui ai dit d'envoyer balader.
To send a text.
I will send you a text with the details.
Je vais t'envoyer un texto avec les détails.