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    Envoyer (en. Send)

    /ɑ̃.vwa.je/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To deliver something to someone.
    He is going to send a package to his mother.
    Il va envoyer un colis à sa mère.
    To throw something toward a goal.
    She sent the ball to the player.
    Elle a envoyé la balle au joueur.
    To communicate a message by an appropriate means.
    We sent an email to our teacher.
    Nous avons envoyé un courriel à notre professeur.
    To deliver an order or instruction.
    The manager sent the necessary documents.
    Le responsable a envoyé les documents nécessaires.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inviāre', composed of 'in-' (in) and 'via' (way).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to send someone packing
    To push someone away with disdain.
    envoyer balader
    to send someone to the roses
    To reject a proposal or a request.
    envoyer quelqu'un sur les roses
    to send to hell
    To express a refusal or disapproval.
    envoyer au diable

    Related Words

    shipment
    Action of sending or dispatching something.
    expédition
    message
    Information transmitted by a means of communication.
    message
    package
    Package or item sent by mail.
    colis

    Slang Meanings

    To send an intimate photo.
    He sent a photo to his girlfriend.
    Il a envoyé une photo à sa copine.
    To send someone packing.
    She sent him packing after his remark.
    Elle l'a envoyé balader après sa remarque.