mail in French
mail in French is poste, cotte de mailles, courrier — mail means letters, parcels, and other items sent through the postal system.
mail in French
poste
cotte de mailles
(uncountable, history) Armour consisting of metal rings linked together.
courrier
courrier
(chiefly, _, US, uncountable) The letters, parcels, etc. delivered to a particular address or person. [from 19thc.]
poste
(chiefly, _, US, uncountable) The letters, parcels, etc. delivered to a particular address or person. [from 19thc.]
correspondance
(chiefly, _, US, uncountable) The letters, parcels, etc. delivered to a particular address or person. [from 19thc.]
poste
(uncountable) Electronic mail, e-mail: a computer network–based service for sending, storing, and forwarding electronic messages. [from 20thc.]
courriel
(uncountable) Electronic mail, e-mail: a computer network–based service for sending, storing, and forwarding electronic messages. [from 20thc.]
courrier électronique
(uncountable) Electronic mail, e-mail: a computer network–based service for sending, storing, and forwarding electronic messages. [from 20thc.]
e-mail
(uncountable) Electronic mail, e-mail: a computer network–based service for sending, storing, and forwarding electronic messages. [from 20thc.]
poster
(ditransitive) To send (a letter, parcel, etc.) through the mail.
What does "mail" mean?
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noun Letters, parcels, and other items sent through the postal system.
"She checked the mailbox but there was no mail today."
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noun Email; electronic messages sent over a computer network.
"I need to check my mail before the meeting starts."
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verb To send something through the post or by email.
"Please mail the contract to head office by Friday."
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noun Flexible armor made from small interlinked metal rings.
"The knight wore a shirt of mail beneath his surcoat."
mail in a sentence
- She checked the mailbox but there was no mail today.
- The mail is usually delivered by early afternoon.
- I need to check my mail before the meeting starts.
- He sent me a mail with the attached report.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "mail" in French?
"mail" in French is poste, cotte de mailles, courrier. mail means: Letters, parcels, and other items sent through the postal system.
How do you use "mail" in a sentence?
Example: "She checked the mailbox but there was no mail today." In French, "mail" is poste, cotte de mailles, courrier.
Are there other ways to say "mail" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "mail": poste, cotte de mailles, courrier, correspondance, courriel, courrier électronique.
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