M'envoyer (en. Send me)
/mɑ̃.vwa.je/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Having something shipped to oneself.
I decided to send myself a package with books.
J'ai décidé de m'envoyer un colis avec des livres.
Having a message or document sent to oneself by a third party.
He sent me an email so that I could send myself the files.
Il m'a envoyé un email pour que je puisse m'envoyer les fichiers.
In a familiar context, being thrust or projected in a direction or situation.
Sometimes, I send myself up in the air to relax.
Parfois, je m'envoie en l'air pour me détendre.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'envoyer' with the reflexive pronoun 'me'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
send myself a message
Sending a message to oneself.
m'envoyer un message
send myself flowers
Buying flowers for oneself.
m'envoyer des fleurs
Related Words
envoyer
Action of sending something.
envoyer
expedition
Act of sending something.
expédition
transmission
Action or effect of transmitting.
transmission
Slang Meanings
Treating oneself by sending luxurious things.
I’m going to treat myself to a nice meal tonight.
Je vais m'envoyer un bon repas ce soir.
Sending oneself into daydreams, allowing oneself to indulge in fantasies.
In the middle of the meeting, I was already sending myself on vacation.
En pleine réunion, je m'envoyais déjà en vacances.