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    Livré (en. Book)

    /livʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has been handed over to someone.
    The package was delivered yesterday.
    Le colis a été livré hier.
    That is available for use or assistance.
    He is left to his desires.
    Il est livré à ses envies.
    That lacks ties or constraints.
    He finally feels free and left to himself.
    Il se sent enfin libre et livré à lui-même.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'livrer', derived from the Latin 'liberare', meaning to set free.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    left to his own devices
    To be left without direction or guidance.
    livré à lui-même
    delivered with care
    Indicates that something has been handed over with attention.
    livré avec soin

    Related Words

    to deliver
    To hand something over to someone.
    livrer
    delivery
    The act of delivering something.
    livraison

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of total freedom.
    He is left to himself; he can do whatever he wants.
    Il est livré à lui-même, il peut faire ce qu'il veut.
    Not being constrained by rules or obligations.
    Since he left his job, he feels liberated.
    Depuis qu'il a quitté son travail, il se sent livré.