French Phrase
C'est marqué 'en cours de livraison'.
Meaning
The sentence means “It says ‘in delivery’.” It is used to point out that a status label, on a website, app, or package, indicates the item is currently being delivered.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are checking the progress of an online order, a shipment tracking page, or any notification that shows the status "en cours de livraison".
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estmarqué'en cours de livraison'
C'est
Contraction of "ce" + "est" meaning "it is"; used to identify or describe something.
marqué (past participle)
Used as an adjective meaning "marked" or "stated"; agrees with the neutral subject "c'" so stays masculine singular.
en cours de + infinitive noun
A fixed expression meaning "in the process of"; here "en cours de livraison" means "being delivered".
livraison (noun)
Feminine noun meaning "delivery"; often appears in e‑commerce status messages.
🗨In Conversation
Quel est le statut de ma commande ?
What is the status of my order?
C'est marqué 'en cours de livraison'.
It says 'in delivery'.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est marquée 'en cours de livraison'.
The past participle must stay masculine singular because it refers to the neutral "c'", not to a feminine noun.
C'est marqué 'en cours de livrer'.
The correct noun form is "livraison"; "livrer" is a verb and does not fit the fixed expression.
C'est marqué 'en cours de la livraison'.
The article is omitted in the set phrase; adding "la" sounds unnatural in status messages.
↔Alternatives
Il est indiqué 'en cours de livraison'.
It is indicated 'in delivery'.
Le statut indique 'en cours de livraison'.
The status indicates 'in delivery'.
On voit 'en cours de livraison'.
One sees 'in delivery'.
Cultural Tip
In French e‑commerce platforms, the phrase "en cours de livraison" is the standard way to tell customers that their package is on its way. It is a neutral, slightly formal expression, so it works both in written notifications and spoken conversation. Avoid informal shortcuts like "en livr'" which are not used in professional contexts.

