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    L'expédition (en. The expedition)

    /lɛkspedijɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of operations to send goods.
    The shipment of the order has been delayed.
    L'expédition de la commande a été retardée.
    A journey undertaken for a specific mission.
    The polar expedition encountered extreme conditions.
    L'expédition polaire a rencontré des conditions extrêmes.
    The process of sending documents or parcels.
    The dispatch of letters is done every morning.
    L'expédition des lettres se fait tous les matins.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'expeditio', derived from 'expedire', meaning 'to make progress'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    maritime expedition
    Transport of goods by sea.
    expédition maritime
    scientific expedition
    Research or exploration mission.
    expédition scientifique
    to undertake the expedition
    To proceed with the sending of parcels or goods.
    faire l'expédition

    Related Words

    shipped
    Who has been sent.
    expédié
    sender
    Person who sends something.
    expéditeur
    expeditionary
    Person in charge of an expedition.
    expéditionnaire

    Slang Meanings

    To send something quickly.
    We need to go on the expedition at noon for it to arrive on time.
    Il faut faire l'expé à midi pour que ça arrive à temps.
    To take a group expedition for an outing.
    We're organizing an expedition this weekend to the mountains.
    On organise une expé ce week-end à la montagne.