Expéditions (en. Expeditions)

/ɛk.sped.ijɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Sending packages or letters.
Shipments of goods are made every week.
Les expéditions de marchandises sont effectuées chaque semaine.
Work done outside the office, often for a mission.
Scientific shipments to Antarctica are necessary for research.
Les expéditions scientifiques en Antarctique sont nécessaires pour la recherche.
Process of sending products to customers.
Shipments must be carefully packaged to avoid damage.
Les expéditions doivent être soigneusement emballées pour éviter les dommages.

Etymology

From the Latin 'expeditio', which means 'the act of sending'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

overseas shipment
Sending goods or letters to another country.
expédition à l'étranger
express shipment
Delivery that occurs in a very short time.
expédition rapide
the shipping chain
Overall process, from order to delivery.
la chaîne d'expédition

Related Words

to ship
Sending something to a recipient.
expédier
sender
The person or company that sends goods.
expéditeur
recipient
The person or entity that receives the goods.
destinataire

Slang Meanings

Quick shipment
I requested a quick shipment to receive the product tomorrow.
J'ai demandé une expé rapide pour recevoir le produit demain.
Chill shipment
We're doing a chill shipment, no stress!
On fait une expédition à la cool, pas de stress!