Je vais envoyer la lettre par la poste et la recevoir aujourd'hui.
English: I will send the letter by post and receive it today.
par la poste /paʁla-pˈɔst/ · adverb · CEFR B1. French translation of "by post".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Modes de Voyage
- Source term
- by post
- Translation
- par la poste
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- adverb
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| Dictionary form | par la poste |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + par la poste
- Examples
- Nous devons souvent par la poste.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Modes de Voyage.
Example Sentences
J'ai envoyé la lettre par la poste hier.
English: I sent the letter by post yesterday.
Vous pouvez commander le livre par la poste.
English: You can order the book by post.
Les documents ont été livrés par la poste ce matin.
English: The documents were delivered by post this morning.
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