L'envoyer (en. Send it)
[lɑ̃vwa.je]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To transmit a message, an object, or information to someone.
I'm going to send it by email.
Je vais l'envoyer par email.
To send someone or something to a destination.
We are going to send it to Paris.
Nous allons l'envoyer à Paris.
To place something in a means of transport for it to reach a location.
He is going to send it by boat.
Il va l'envoyer par bateau.
Etymology
From the verb envoyer, composed of 'en' and 'voyer' which comes from the Latin 'vulnerare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to send someone packing
To reject a proposal or request abruptly.
l'envoyer promener
to have sex
To have sexual relations.
s'envoyer en l'air
to compliment each other
To give each other compliments.
s'envoyer des fleurs
Related Words
shipment
Action of sending something.
expédition
messaging
Service that allows you to send messages.
messagerie
registered
Sending method that guarantees tracking.
recommandé
Slang Meanings
To tell someone to f*** off
I told him to f*** off when he started bothering me.
Je lui ai envoyé chier quand il a commencé à me déranger.
To send something big
He brought the heat with his latest album!
Il a envoyé du lourd avec son dernier album!