French Conversation · Level 7
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French word
Pronunciation
IPA/imɛjl/
Meaning
- masculine nounemail
Example
J'ai reçu un e-mail ce matin.
I received an email this morning.
More examples
Je vais t'envoyer un e-mail avec les détails.
I'm going to send you an email with the details.
Core concept
A small electronic envelope arriving in an inbox, sometimes carrying files.
Common phrases
envoyer un e-mail
send an email
recevoir un e-mail
receive an email
répondre à un e-mail
reply to an email
Similar words
mail: A casual term for an electronic message sent to a recipient.
courriel: A formal term for an electronic message sent to a recipient.
message: Words or text sent to someone.
SMS: A short text message sent to a mobile phone number.
Definition in French
Message électronique adressé à une ou plusieurs personnes, contenant du texte et éventuellement des fichiers joints.
Word origin
The noun is borrowed from English e-mail, a shortening of electronic mail, and French generally uses it as a masculine noun.
Usage tips
- French commonly shortens e-mail to mail in ordinary usage, as in J'ai reçu un mail.