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    Renvoya (en. Sent back)

    /ʁɑ̃vwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To send again, to make return.
    He returned the package to the sender.
    Il a renvoyé le colis à l'expéditeur.
    To consider unacceptable and to dismiss someone.
    She dismissed the candidate for lack of preparation.
    Elle a renvoyé le candidat pour son manque de préparation.
    To delegate a task or responsibility to another.
    He sent the file back to his superior for approval.
    Il a renvoyé le dossier à son supérieur pour approbation.

    Etymology

    From the verb renvoyer, derived from the prefix 're-' and 'envoyer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to return the ball
    To pass the responsibility or decision to someone else.
    renvoyer la balle
    to be fired
    To be dismissed or fired from one's job.
    se faire renvoyer
    to postpone
    To postpone something to a later date.
    renvoyer à plus tard

    Related Words

    send
    To send something to someone.
    envoyer
    come back
    To return to the place from where one came.
    revenir
    ship
    To send something, especially by mail.
    expédier

    Slang Meanings

    To informally dismiss someone.
    He was fired for his attitude.
    Il a été renvoyé pour son attitude.
    To be avoided by someone.
    She didn't want to see him anymore, she sent him away.
    Elle ne voulait plus le voir, elle l'a renvoyé.