French Conversation · Level 20
90 words
French word
expresse
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛkspʁɛs/
Meaning
- adjectiveexpress
Example
La livraison expresse est arrivée ce matin.
The express delivery arrived this morning.
More examples
Nous avons besoin d'une réponse expresse.
We need a prompt response.
Core concept
A marked fast lane for a delivery or trip receiving priority treatment.
Common phrases
livraison expresse
express delivery
réponse expresse
prompt response
demande expresse
urgent request
Similar words
rapide: Arriving at its destination quickly.
urgent: Needing immediate attention and unable to be delayed.
prioritaire: Processed before other matters.
pressé: Having little time available and needing to hurry.
Definition in French
Qui désigne un service, un envoi ou un déplacement effectué avec priorité afin d'arriver plus vite que d'habitude.
Word origin
The speed sense of expresse developed through the English transport use of express, whose deeper source is Latin expressus, the past participle of exprimere.
Usage tips
- Expresse is an adjective, whereas exprès is an adverb meaning deliberately, and the final s is pronounced in expresse but not in exprès.