French Phrase

C'est pour l'envoi prioritaire.

/sɛ puʁ lɑ̃.vwa pʁi.o.ʁi.tɛʁ/

Meaning"It's for priority shipping."

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Meaning

This sentence tells someone that something (a package, a request, etc.) is intended for priority shipping. It emphasizes that the item should be handled faster than standard mail.

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When to use

Use it when you are confirming the shipping option chosen by a customer, when labeling a parcel, or when explaining why a higher fee is being charged for faster delivery.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'estpourl'envoiprioritaire

C'est

Contraction of "ce" + "est" meaning "it is"; used to identify or describe something.

pour

Preposition meaning "for"; introduces the purpose or destination of an action.

l' (elision)

The definite article "le" drops the vowel and becomes "l'" before a vowel or mute h, as in "l'envoi".

envoi

Masculine noun meaning "sending, shipment, dispatch"; often used in logistics.

prioritaire (adjective after noun)

Adjective meaning "priority"; placed after the noun in this fixed expression.

🗨In Conversation

Je veux que mon colis arrive avant demain.

I want my package to arrive before tomorrow.

C'est pour l'envoi prioritaire.

It's for priority shipping.

✕Common Mistakes

C'est pour le envoi prioritaire.
The article "le" must elide before the vowel, becoming "l'".
C'est pour l'envoie prioritaire.
The correct noun is "envoi" (shipment), not the verb form "envoie".
C'est pour prioritaire l'envoi.
Placing the adjective before the noun changes the nuance; the fixed expression uses the post‑nominal position.

↔Alternatives

C'est pour l'expédition prioritaire.
It's for priority dispatch.
C'est pour un envoi en priorité.
It's for a priority shipment.
C'est pour la livraison prioritaire.
It's for priority delivery.

Cultural Tip

In French business and postal contexts, "envoi prioritaire" is a standard term used by La Poste, DHL, UPS, etc. It is considered a formal, neutral register—perfect for emails, invoices, and spoken interactions with service agents. Remember that the adjective "prioritaire" follows the noun in this fixed phrase, unlike many other adjectives that precede the noun.