errand

• Un court déplacement ou une petite sortie fait pour accomplir une tâche précise, comme livrer un message, aller chercher un objet ou régler une petite affaire.

A short journey or trip taken to perform a specific task, such as delivering a message, collecting an item, or completing a small chore.

1. Short trip for a taskA2formal

   A short journey to perform a specific task, usually for someone else.

   course (courte mission)

   • She went on an errand to buy groceries for her neighbor.
   • He ran a quick errand to the post office.
   • I have a few errands to do before the party.

   Synonymesjauntmissionruntrip

2. Mission or assignmentB1formal

   A specific task or duty that one is sent to accomplish.

   Mission ou tâche à accomplir

   • The messenger was sent on an urgent errand to deliver the package.
   • His errand was to collect the documents from the lawyer.
   • She completed her errand and returned home.

   Synonymesassignmentchoredutyjobmissiontask