French word

postal

Pronunciation

IPA/pɔstal/

Meaning

  • adjectivepostal

Example

Le service postal est efficace.

The postal service is efficient.

Illustration for postal (postal)

More examples

J'ai reçu une carte postale hier.

I received a postcard yesterday.

Core concept

The institutions and procedures that collect, carry, and deliver mail.

Common phrases

  • service postal

    postal service

  • carte postale

    postcard

  • tarif postal

    postal rate

Similar words

électronique: Related to communication or transmission through electronic means, such as email.
numérique: Related to digital information or data handled in electronic form.

Definition in French

Désigne ce qui se rapporte au service postal ou au transport du courrier.

Word origin

French formed postal from poste by adding the productive adjective suffix -al; poste came through Italian posta from medieval Latin posta.

Usage tips

  • Postal has a formal administrative tone, while ordinary descriptions often use par courrier or the noun poste instead.

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