message

Definitions of message
  1. noun
    an announcement containing information about an event
    synonyms: annonce
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    annonce
    a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen
  2. noun
    a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
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    émission
    message that is transmitted by radio or television
    code
    a message written in a secret code
    courrier
    the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
    dédicace
    a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something
    télégramme
    a message transmitted by telegraph
    lettre urgente, pli urgent
    mail that includes letters and postcards and packages sealed against inspection
    câble, câblogramme
    a telegram sent abroad
    émission radiophonique
    a broadcast via radio
    courrier aérien, poste aérienne
    letters and packages that are transported by aircraft
    exprès
    mail that is delivered by a special carrier (for an additional charge)
    informations, journal télévisé
    a broadcast of news or commentary on the news
    type of:
    communication
    something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
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