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    Envoyaient (en. Sent)

    /ɑ̃.vwa.jɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The act of sending something or someone.
    They sent letters every month.
    Ils envoyaient des lettres tous les mois.
    To place something in a location for it to be transported elsewhere.
    They sent packages to their clients.
    Ils envoyaient des colis à leurs clients.
    To convey a message or information to someone.
    They sent invitations for the party.
    Ils envoyaient des invitations pour la fête.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'envoier', derived from Latin 'in viare' meaning 'to make go'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to send someone packing
    To reject or ignore someone or something abruptly.
    envoyer balader
    to have sex
    To have sexual relations.
    s'envoyer en l'air
    to send flowers
    To give a compliment or a friendly gesture to someone.
    envoyer des fleurs

    Related Words

    to send
    To convey something to someone.
    envoyer
    to ship
    To send something, especially by mail.
    expédier
    to transmit
    To pass on information or a message to someone.
    transmettre

    Slang Meanings

    To send something in an informal manner.
    I'm going to send this message to my buddies.
    Je vais envoyer ce message à mes potes.
    To send someone away.
    He sent me packing when I asked him for help.
    Il m'a envoyé promener quand je lui ai demandé de l'aide.