French Conversation · Level 55
73 words
French word
livraison
Pronunciation
IPA/livʁɛzɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine noundelivery
Example
La livraison arrive demain.
The delivery arrives tomorrow.
More examples
La livraison est gratuite à partir de 50 euros.
Delivery is free starting at 50 euros.
Core concept
A delivery is the handover of goods, including both the arrival process and the goods received through it.
Common phrases
frais de livraison
delivery fee
livraison à domicile
home delivery
date de livraison
delivery date
Similar words
colis: A package or box sent for delivery.
envoi: The act of sending a letter or package to someone.
retrait: Collecting goods in person from a store or designated location.
expédition: The process of sending goods or packages for delivery.
Definition in French
Désigne l'action de remettre un colis ou une marchandise au destinataire, ainsi que le résultat de cette remise.
Word origin
Livraison derives from Old French livrer, meaning 'to hand over or deliver', plus -aison, a suffix forming nouns for actions or their results.
Usage tips
- In online and store notices, livraison commonly appears in phrases such as livraison à domicile and frais de livraison.