Expédié (en. Shipped)
/ɛkspɛdje/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That has been sent or processed efficiently.
This order was dispatched on time.
Cette commande a été expédiée dans les délais.
Refers to something that has been carried out quickly.
The project was completed before the deadline.
Le projet a été expédié avant la date limite.
Etymology
From the verb expédier, derived from the Latin 'expedire' meaning 'to free, to set in motion.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
express shipment
Shipment completed in a short time.
expédition rapide
dispatched without delay
Sent without any pause or delay.
expédié sans retard
to send a package
To send a package via a postal service.
expédier un colis
Related Words
to dispatch
To ensure that an item is sent.
expédier
sender
Person or entity that sends something.
expéditeur
shipment
The act of sending something.
expédition
Slang Meanings
To move on to something quickly.
He rushed this project; he's already onto a new one.
Il a expédié ce projet, il est déjà sur un nouveau.
To do something in a hurried manner.
Don't rush it too much; take the time to do it well.
Ne l'expédie pas trop, prends le temps de bien faire.