consignment

• Nom désignant un envoi de marchandises adressé à une personne ou à un lieu, souvent en vue de la vente, de la livraison ou de la consignation.

A noun referring to a batch of goods sent or delivered to a person or place, often for sale or storage.

1. Goods for saleB2formal

   A batch of goods sent or delivered to a person or place for sale or distribution.

   marchandise consignée

   • The store received a new consignment of winter coats.
   • The company shipped a large consignment of electronics to Europe.
   • The consignment arrived at the warehouse yesterday.

   Synonymesbatchcargodeliveryfreightloadlotshipment

2. B2formal

   The act of sending or delivering something to someone.

   envoi

   • The consignment of the documents was delayed due to the strike.
   • We arranged for the consignment of the furniture to your new address.
   • The consignment of the goods was handled by a logistics company.

   Synonymesdeliverydispatchforwardingsendingshipmenttransmission