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    Renvoyait (en. Sent back)

    /ʁɑ̃vwa.jɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To send something back to its origin or to another person.
    He always sent the documents back to the concerned department.
    Il renvoyait toujours les documents au service concerné.
    To bring something back to its starting point.
    She returned the package because it was damaged.
    Elle renvoyait le colis parce qu'il était endommagé.
    To evoke or recall memories.
    This music took me back to my childhood.
    Cette musique me renvoyait à mon enfance.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'renvoyer' composed of 're-' and 'envoyer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    return the favor
    To render a service in return.
    renvoyer l'ascenseur
    pass the ball back and forth
    To mutually shift responsibility.
    se renvoyer la balle
    send someone home
    To ask someone to leave.
    renvoyer quelqu'un chez lui

    Related Words

    return
    The act of sending back.
    renvoi
    send
    To forward something to a recipient.
    envoyer
    shipment
    The act of shipping goods.
    expédition

    Slang Meanings

    To send away without consideration.
    He sent his friend away without hesitation.
    Il a renvoyé son ami sans hésitation.
    To get rid of something.
    He returned everything he didn't like.
    Il a renvoyé tout ce qu'il n'aimait pas.