Messagers (en. Messengers)

[mes.a.ʒɛʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Individuals tasked with carrying messages.
The messengers delivered the news to the court.
Les messagers ont livré les nouvelles à la cour.
Communication elements, often electronic, that transmit information.
Messengers facilitate real-time information exchanges.
Les messagers facilitent les échanges d'informations en temps réel.
People using technologies to communicate information.
Digital messengers are very present in our daily lives.
Les messagers numériques sont très présents dans notre quotidien.

Etymology

From the word 'message' and the suffix '-er' designating agents.

Common Phrases and Expressions

messenger of dreams
A person bringing positive news or hopes.
messager du rêve
messenger of peace
An individual working for reconciliation and harmony.
messager de la paix
alert messenger
A person signaling danger or important information.
messager d'alerte

Related Words

message
Information communicated from one person to another.
message
communication
Process of exchanging information between individuals.
communication
transmission
Act of transferring something from one entity or point to another.
transmission

Slang Meanings

A person who informs quickly.
He is the messenger of the group; everyone relies on him for news.
Il est le messager du groupe, tout le monde compte sur lui pour les nouvelles.
An application that allows sending instant messages.
I use WhatsApp as a messenger every day.
J'utilise WhatsApp comme messager tous les jours.