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How do you say "to send (mail)" in French?
envoyer
In French, "to send (mail)" is envoyer.
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Pronunciation
om-VWAH-yay. Three syllables with stress on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
A regular ER verb with an accent: j'envoie, tu envoies, il/elle envoie, nous envoyons, vous envoyez, ils/elles envoient.
Example sentence
Tu envoies une lettre.
You send a letter.
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How to remember envoyer
Envoyer begins with 'en' (send forth) and contains 'voie' (way). You send something on its way.
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Questions about envoyer
How do you say "to send (mail)" in French?
In French, "to send (mail)" is envoyer. It is a noun.
How is envoyer written in French?
envoyer is written using the standard French script.
How is envoyer used in a sentence?
Use envoyer as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Tu envoies une lettre. (You send a letter.).
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