Envoyé (en. Sent)

/ɑ̃.vwa.ye/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An individual assigned to a mission or task.
The president's special envoy met with foreign leaders.
L'envoyé spécial du président a rencontré des dirigeants étrangers.
A representative or delegate, often in a diplomatic context.
The peace envoy was very well received by the ministers.
L'envoyé de la paix a été très bien accueilli par les ministres.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'envoyer' which means 'to send something to a place.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

A special envoy
A representative designated for a specific mission.
un envoyé spécial
Heaven-sent
A person regarded as a savior or an unexpected helper.
envoyé du ciel

Related Words

Send
To send something or someone to a place.
envoyer
Mission
A task or duty assigned to someone.
mission
Represent
To act or speak on behalf of someone.
représenter

Slang Meanings

Someone who has been sent to solve something.
He was the envoy to discuss the team's issues.
Il a été l'envoyé pour discuter des problèmes de l'équipe.
A secret agent or informant.
It is believed that he is an undercover envoy in the organization.
On pense qu'il est un envoyée infiltré dans l'organisation.