Expédier (en. Ship)

/ɛkspédje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To send something to someone, usually quickly.
We need to ship these packages before the end of the day.
Nous devons expédier ces colis avant la fin de la journée.
To take steps to quickly conclude a deal or task.
He dispatched the project details in record time.
Il a expédié les détails du projet en un temps record.
To perform an operation without wasting time.
She completed her presentation in fifteen minutes.
Elle a expédié sa présentation en quinze minutes.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'expedire', meaning 'to arrange, prepare, dispatch'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ship a package
To send a package to someone.
expédier un colis
to complete a task
To accomplish a task quickly.
expédier une tâche
to close deals quickly
To close deals quickly.
expédier les affaires

Related Words

expedition
The action of shipping.
expédition

Slang Meanings

To send something quickly without much formality.
He sent his resume quickly without even proofreading it.
Il a expédié son CV sans même le relire.
To do something quickly, often under pressure.
He rushed his work to enjoy the weekend.
Il a expédié son travail à la va-vite pour profiter du weekend.