courriel

French

Etymology

Blend of courrier +‎ électronique. A portmanteau word created in French-speaking Canada, promoted by the Office québécois de la langue française and endorsed by the Académie française.[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ku.ʁjɛl/
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Noun

courriel m (plural courriels)

  1. (Internet) email (system, message)

Synonyms
  • mél (email address)
  • message électronique
  • messagerie électronique

Derived terms

References
  1. http://www.academie-francaise.fr/questions-de-langue#26_strong-em-courriel-ml-em-strong
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