Livra (en. Delivered)

/li.vʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
The action of handing something over to someone.
The mailman delivered the package this morning.
Le facteur livra le colis ce matin.
To transmit something to someone.
She delivered her report on time.
Elle livra son rapport à temps.
To send something to its destination.
The delivery service will deliver your meal in an hour.
Le service de livraison livrera votre repas dans une heure.
To deliver or hand over officially.
They deliver online courses to students.
Ils livrent des cours en ligne aux étudiants.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'librare', meaning 'to deliver'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to deliver information
To provide details or raw information.
livrer des informations
to engage in battle
To engage in a fight or struggle.
livrer bataille
to deliver a secret
To reveal confidential information.
livrer un secret

Related Words

delivery
Action of delivering something.
livraison
deliverable
Which can be delivered.
livrable
delivery person
A person who makes deliveries.
livreur

Slang Meanings

To be involved in an action without return.
He delivered his heart to this relationship.
Il a livré son cœur à cette relation.
To indulge in something excessively.
He indulged in the party without restraint.
Il s'est livré à la fête sans retenue.