Envoyait (en. Sent)

/ɑ̃.vwa.jɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
The action of sending something or someone to a place.
He was sending letters every week.
Il envoyait des lettres chaque semaine.
To relay a message or information to someone.
She was sending important information to her team.
Elle envoyait des informations importantes à son équipe.
To delegate a task or responsibility to someone.
The director was sending employees to training.
Le directeur envoyait des employés à la formation.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'envoyer', derived from the Latin 'inviare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

send someone packing
To reject or ignore someone abruptly.
envoyer balader
send someone for a walk
To send someone away disrespectfully.
envoyer promener
send a message
To convey a written communication.
envoyer un message

Related Words

send
Verb meaning to ship or send something.
envoyer
ship
To send something, especially by transport.
expédier
transmit
To pass something to someone.
transmettre

Slang Meanings

To send something quickly.
He sent that in a flash.
Il a envoyé ça en un éclair.
To tell someone to get lost.
He sent me packing after my request.
Il m’a envoyé balader après ma demande.