e-mail

• Système permettant d'envoyer et de recevoir des messages écrits sous forme électronique via un réseau informatique, chaque message pouvant être consulté par le destinataire à sa convenance. Désigne également le message lui-même.

A system for sending and receiving messages electronically over a computer network, allowing a user to compose a message at one terminal that can be accessed by the recipient when they log in.

1. Electronic mail systemA1formalIT

   A global electronic communication system that allows computer users to send and receive messages across networks.

   Courrier électronique

   • She sent the report via e-mail to her manager.
   • E-mail has become an essential tool for business communication.
   • He checks his e-mail every morning before starting work.

   Synonymeselectronic mailemailmail

2. A single messageA1informalIT

   A specific message sent or received through an electronic mail system.

   Courriel (message)

   • I received an e-mail from my friend yesterday.
   • Please forward that e-mail to the entire team.
   • He deleted the spam e-mail without reading it.

   Synonymesmailmessagenote

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'envoyer un message sous forme électronique par courriel.

A verb used to indicate the act of sending a message electronically via email.

1. Send a message electronicallyA2formalIT

   To send a message or file to someone using an electronic mail system.

   Envoyer par courriel

   • Please e-mail me the report by Friday.
   • She e-mailed the documents to her boss.
   • He e-mailed his application to the company.

   Synonymesemailmessage