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    Renvoyé (en. Sent back)

    /ʁɑ̃vwa.je/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To send something back to its sender.
    The package was returned to the sender due to an incorrect address.
    Le colis a été renvoyé à l'expéditeur en raison d'une adresse incorrecte.
    To terminate the employment of an employee.
    He was dismissed after several warnings for his behavior.
    Il a été renvoyé après plusieurs avertissements pour son comportement.
    To meet a person or thing again in another context.
    After several years, I sent him back to university.
    Après plusieurs années, je l'ai renvoyé à l'université.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'renvoyer', derived from the prefix 're-' and the verb 'voyer', Old French for 'to see or send'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to return the ball
    Responding to an accusation or request with another accusation or request.
    renvoyer la balle
    to return to studies
    To exclude a student for academic reasons.
    renvoyer à ses études
    to return a call
    To refuse to take a call.
    renvoyer un appel

    Related Words

    return
    The act of sending something back.
    renvoi
    see
    An old term related to sending.
    voyer
    expulsion
    Action of sending someone away from a place.
    expulsion

    Slang Meanings

    To be fired from work.
    He took too many days off and ended up getting fired.
    Il a pris trop de congés et a fini par se faire renvoyer.
    To refuse a request.
    She asked for a raise and was sent back to her studies.
    Elle a demandé une augmentation et a été renvoyée à ses études.