Livrent (en. Deliver)

/li.vʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To make something available
They deliver packages every day.
Ils livrent les colis tous les jours.
To hand over a product to a customer
The company delivers meals at home.
La société livre les repas à domicile.
To make known
The testimonies provide crucial information.
Les témoignages livrent des informations cruciales.

Etymology

The verb 'livrer' comes from the Latin 'liberare', which means 'to set free'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

deliver the goods
To hand over what has been agreed or promised.
livrer la marchandise
deliver secrets
To reveal confidential information.
livrer des secrets

Related Words

delivery
Action of delivering something.
livraison
deliverer
Person who delivers.
livreur
deliverable
That can be delivered.
livrable

Slang Meanings

To hand something over without hesitation.
He quickly delivered the truth.
Il a vite livré la vérité.
To give oneself to someone.
She entrusted herself to him.
Elle s'est livrée à sa confiance.