French Word of the Day
envoyer
/en-voy-ER/ • verb — 6th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to send (something or someone); to dispatch; to send a message or package
Examples
- Peux-tu m'envoyer le document par e-mail ?
(Can you send me the document by email?) - Je vais envoyer la lettre demain.
(I'll send the letter tomorrow.) - Ils ont envoyé les invitations hier.
(They sent the invitations yesterday.)
Synonyms
- transmettre
- expédier
Commonly used for sending physical items, messages, or emails. It is usually followed by a direct object (envoyer quelque chose) and can be used with 'par' to indicate the method (envoyer par e-mail, envoyer par la poste). Be aware of some idiomatic or pronominal uses in informal speech (e.g., 's'envoyer' in certain contexts).
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