Envoyant (en. Sending)
/ɑ̃.vwa.jɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who sends a message, package, or document.
The sender left a number to be contacted.
L'envoyant a laissé un numéro pour être contacté.
A representative of an authority or organization who sends communications.
The special sender was tasked with negotiating peace.
L'envoyant spécial a été chargé de négocier la paix.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'to send', with the suffix '-ing' to form an agent noun.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sending a message
The act of sending a written communication to someone.
envoyant un message
sending news
The act of transmitting information or news.
envoyant des nouvelles
like a sender
Refers to acting as a messenger.
comme un envoyant
Related Words
send
To deliver something to someone.
envoyer
message
Information transmitted in writing, orally, or by other means.
message
correspondence
Exchanges of letters or messages between people.
correspondance
Slang Meanings
To send something quickly
He sent that to me quickly, he’s a real sender!
Il m'a envoyé ça rapidement, c'est un vrai envoyant !
To send someone as an intermediary
He often acts as a sender in business.
Il fait souvent l'envoyant dans les affaires.