English–French

“send back” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɑ̃vwaje/

Example

Le magasin a renvoyé le colis au client.

The store sent the package back to the customer.

Illustration for renvoyer (send back)

How to say “send back” in French

“Send back” in French is renvoyer.

Passing something back along a route, or directing it onward to the proper place, source, reference, or time.

Full entry for renvoyer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with renvoyer

La poste a renvoyé la lettre à l'expéditeur.

The post office returned the letter to the sender.

Tips for using renvoyer

  • Renvoyer à means 'to refer to' when followed by a source, and renvoyer à plus tard means 'to postpone until later'.

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