Livrés (en. Delivered)

[livʁe]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that has been provided or delivered.
The packages were delivered on time.
Les colis ont été livrés à temps.
Refers to a product or service that has been completed and delivered to the customer.
The ordered books are delivered to your home.
Les livres commandés sont livrés chez vous.
Refers to a person or animal that has been delivered to another person.
Stray animals are often delivered to shelters.
Les animaux errants sont souvent livrés à des refuges.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

Left to oneself
To find oneself in a situation without help.
livré à soi-même
Delivered to the storm
To be exposed to great difficulties without protection.
livré à la tempête
Delivered unconditionally
Delivered without any restrictions or expectations.
livré sans condition

Related Words

Book
A printed document or literary work.
livre
Delivery
The act of delivering something.
livraison
Delivery person
A person who delivers goods.
livreur

Slang Meanings

To have things delivered easily.
With this service, you are really handed on a platter.
Avec ce service, tu es vraiment livré sur un plateau.
To be exposed to a risk or difficult situation.
He succumbed to the pressure from his friends.
Il s'est livré à la pression de ses amis.