expédiez

Expédiez is the second‑person plural imperative form of the French verb expédier, meaning “to ship, dispatch, or send.” The verb is regular, belonging to the first group of French verbs ending in –é. In its imperative mood the verb skips the final syllable, so expédier becomes expédiez for the "vous" form and expédiez**‑vous** for a more emphatic command such as expédiez‑vous, often used to stress the instruction in written or spoken communication.

In everyday use, expédiez is employed when addressing a group—such as a team, a company, or multiple individuals—requesting that goods, documents, or messages be sent out. It is common in business and logistics contexts: expédiez les colis avant midi, or expédiez les documents urgents immédiatement. The word also appears in formal contexts, often followed by a second person plural pronoun or by reinforcing adverbs: expédiez-les rapidement. Legally, it can be used in agreements to denote the party’s obligation to deliver goods by a specified date: expédiez rapidement pour éviter des pénalités.

etymological origins The term derives from the Latin expeditio, itself from ex– “out” + spatium “space,” literally meaning “to set out into space.” The adoption of expédier into French in the 16th century aligned with the rise of commercial shipping. While expédiez preserves the imperative structure, the verb’s infinitive form is used in contemporary French and is celebrated for its brevity and navigational urgency. The word remains common in French-speaking regions, particularly within logistics, postal services, and corporate communication.