envoy in French
envoy in French is envoyé, émissaire — envoy means a person sent by a government or organisation to represent it in dealings with another, especially on a specific mission.
envoy in French
envoyé
A representative.
émissaire
A representative.
What does "envoy" mean?
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noun A person sent by a government or organisation to represent it in dealings with another, especially on a specific mission.
"The president appointed a special envoy to the peace talks."
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noun A diplomat ranking just below an ambassador, formally styled envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary.
"She served as envoy in Lisbon before her posting to Paris."
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envoy in a sentence
- The president appointed a special envoy to the peace talks.
- An envoy from the United Nations arrived to broker a ceasefire.
- She served as envoy in Lisbon before her posting to Paris.
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What is "envoy" in French?
"envoy" in French is envoyé, émissaire. envoy means: A person sent by a government or organisation to represent it in dealings with another, especially on a specific mission.
How do you use "envoy" in a sentence?
Example: "The president appointed a special envoy to the peace talks." In French, "envoy" is envoyé, émissaire.
Are there other ways to say "envoy" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "envoy": envoyé, émissaire.
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