Le courriel
Example: J'ai reçu un courriel important ce matin.
Definition
"Le courriel" refers to an electronic message sent or received over the internet, commonly known as email. It is used to communicate quickly and efficiently through digital devices, replacing traditional postal mail in both personal and professional contexts.
Etymology
The word "le courriel" is a blend of the French words 'courrier' (mail) and 'électronique' (electronic). It was coined in the early 1990s as a French equivalent of the English term 'email.' Did you know that "courriel" is an official term promoted by the French government to encourage the use of French in technology?
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"Le courriel" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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