L'expédition
Example: L'expédition des colis doit être rapide et sécurisée.
Definition
"L'expédition" refers to the process of sending packages or goods from one place to another, typically involving preparation, packaging, and transportation. In logistics, "l'expédition" must be efficient and secure to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
Etymology
The word "l'expédition" comes from the Latin 'expeditio,' meaning 'an expedition or dispatch.' It entered French with the sense of sending out or dispatching goods, reflecting its use in logistics today. Did you know? The root 'expedire' means 'to free or prepare,' highlighting the action of readying items for shipment.
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"L'expédition" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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