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    Envoya (en. Sent)

    [ɑ̃.vwa.ja]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of sending something to someone.
    He sent a letter to his friend.
    Il envoya une lettre à son ami.
    To express an action of conveying or directing.
    She sent her compliments to the artist.
    Elle envoya ses compliments à l'artiste.
    To make someone or something leave for a place.
    They sent their children to school.
    Ils envoyèrent leurs enfants à l'école.

    Etymology

    Origin of the verb envoyer, from the Latin 'inviare', meaning 'to make something go towards'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Send packing
    To reject someone in a brutal manner.
    Envoyer balader
    Send flowers
    To give a compliment, express admiration.
    Envoyer des fleurs
    Send someone for a walk
    To dismiss someone, send them away.
    Envoyer promener

    Related Words

    send
    A verb that means to send something to a destination.
    envoyer
    sender
    A person who sends something.
    envoyeur
    sent
    A person who is sent somewhere.
    envoyé

    Slang Meanings

    To send someone to the roses
    He told her to leave, he sent her to the roses.
    Il lui a demandé de partir, il l'a envoyé sur les roses.
    To send something heavyweight
    He really delivered something heavyweight with his latest song.
    Il a vraiment envoyé du lourd avec sa dernière chanson.