Vous pouvez commander le colis par la poste depuis le magasin.
English: You can order the package by-post from the shop.
par la poste /paʁla-pˈɔst/ · adverb · CEFR A2. French translation of "by post".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- by post
- Translation
- par la poste
- CEFR Level
- A2
- 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
- Vous pouvez commander le colis par la poste depuis le magasin.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
J'ai envoyé la lettre par la poste lundi.
English: I sent the letter by post on Monday.
Elle reçoit ses magazines par la poste chaque semaine.
English: She receives her magazines by post every week.
Vous pouvez payer la facture en ligne ou par la poste.
English: You can pay the bill online or by post.
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.
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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