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renvoyer

to send back, to dismiss

verb rahn-vwah-YEH Less Common
Communication Expressions

Also means

to refer, to expel

Usage Note

Renvoyer combines re- (back) and envoyer (to send), covering sending something back (renvoyer un colis), dismissing an employee (renvoyer quelqu'un), and referring a matter elsewhere (renvoyer à un expert). The noun is le renvoi (dismissal, referral, a footnote). Être renvoyé de l'école means 'to be expelled from school.'

Examples

"Il a été renvoyé de son travail."

Natural Translation

He was dismissed from his job.

Literal Translation

He has been sent-back from his work.

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