Message (en. Message)

/mesɑʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Written or verbal communication.
I received a message from my friend.
J'ai reçu un message de mon ami.
Notification or alert in a system.
The error message appeared on the screen.
Le message d'erreur s'est affiché à l'écran.
Expression of an idea or feeling.
The message of his speech was inspiring.
Le message de son discours était inspirant.

Etymology

From the Latin 'missaticum', meaning 'what is sent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

leave a message
Asking someone to convey information in writing or orally.
laisser un message
voicemail
Recording of a message left on an answering machine.
message vocal
subliminal message
Communication that occurs below the threshold of consciousness.
message subliminal
error message
Warning indicating a problem in a program.
message d'erreur

Related Words

messaging
System for sending and receiving messages.
messagerie
messenger
Person who delivers a message.
messager
messaging
Sending messages, often through an application.
messaging

Slang Meanings

Direct and impactful message.
This tweet was a real message for those who doubt.
Ce tweet était un vrai message pour ceux qui doutent.
Hidden or implied information.
His message was clear, but there was also a hidden connotation.
Son message était clair, mais il y avait aussi une connotation cachée.