French Conversation · Level 128
45 words
French word
adresser
Pronunciation
IPA/adʁese/
Meaning
- verbsend
Example
Je vais adresser ce colis demain.
I will send this package tomorrow.
More examples
Elle va adresser un courriel au service client ce matin.
She is going to send an email to customer service this morning.
Core concept
An arrow, parcel, or spoken remark aimed along a clear line toward a named recipient.
Common phrases
adresser une demande
send a request
adresser un message à quelqu'un
send a message to someone
adresser un courriel au service client
send an email to customer service
Similar words
envoyer: Send an object or message to someone else.
livrer: Deliver a parcel or product to its designated location.
transmettre: Relay information or a document to another person.
poster: Mail a letter or postcard by posting it.
Definition in French
Adresser quelque chose à quelqu'un, orienter un envoi ou une remarque vers un destinataire ; s'adresser oralement à une personne.
Word origin
French adresser comes through Old French adresser from Late Latin addirectiare, built on ad- meaning 'to' and directus meaning 'straight'.
Usage tips
- The recipient normally follows à, as in adresser un colis à Marie, while s'adresser à quelqu'un refers to speaking to that person.