French word

commande

Pronunciation

IPA/komɑ̃d/

Meaning

  • feminine nounorder

Example

As-tu reçu ta commande ?

Did you receive your order?

Illustration for commande (order)

More examples

Vous pouvez suivre votre commande en ligne.

You can track your order online.

Core concept

The request that links a customer's choice to its preparation, delivery, or purchase.

Common phrases

  • passer une commande

    place an order

  • annuler une commande

    cancel an order

  • numéro de commande

    order number

  • suivi de commande

    order tracking

Similar words

ordre: An instruction requiring someone to do something.
demande: A request for someone or a shop to do something.
achat: The act of paying for and obtaining goods or services.
réservation: The process of securing a date, time, or seat in advance.

Definition in French

Demande d'un plat ou d'un service adressée à un professionnel (serveur, vendeur), par extension la demande d'achat elle-même.

Word origin

The noun commande was formed from commander and narrowed from the broader idea of giving an instruction to a request for goods or services.

Usage tips

  • Passer une commande describes placing an order, while prendre la commande describes a server or seller recording it.

Other meanings

  • commandnoun
  • controlnoun

Opposites

  • annulationcancellationnoun

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