French Conversation · Level 156
28 words
French word
livreur
Pronunciation
IPA/livʁœʁ/
Meaning
- masculine noundelivery person
Example
Attends, le livreur arrive.
Wait, the delivery person is arriving.
More examples
Le livreur a déposé le colis devant la porte.
The delivery person placed the package in front of the door.
Core concept
A delivery worker arriving with a parcel, meal, or purchase and handing it to the recipient.
Common phrases
attendre le livreur
wait for the delivery person
appeler le livreur
call the delivery person
contacter le livreur
contact the delivery person
Similar words
facteur: A mail carrier who delivers and collects letters and other postal items.
chauffeur-livreur: A delivery driver who transports goods by vehicle to retailers or households.
coursier: A city courier who uses a bicycle or motorbike to make fast deliveries.
Definition in French
Personne, salariée ou indépendante, chargée de livrer au destinataire des colis, des plats ou des achats commandés.
Word origin
The noun livreur is formed from livrer, meaning to deliver or hand over, with the agent suffix -eur for a person who performs an action.
Usage tips
- The feminine form is livreuse, so the standard pair is un livreur and une livreuse.