What does relayer in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word relayer in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use relayer in French.

The word relayer in French means take over from, pass, relieve each other, replace, transmit an idea. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word relayer

take over from

verbe transitif (remplacer [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tu es fatigué, va te reposer, je vais te relayer.
You're tired. Go and rest; I'll take over from you.

pass

verbe transitif (transmettre)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L'information n'a pas été relayée jusqu'au bon destinataire.
The information was not relayed to the right recipient.

relieve each other

verbe pronominal (se remplacer l'un de l'autre)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Les vigies se relayent toute la nuit pour assurer la sécurité du navire.
The look-outs take turns throughout the night to keep the ship secure.

replace

verbe transitif (soutenu (remplacer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cette société a relayé sa publicité par une offre promotionnelle.
This company has replaced its advertisement with a promotional offer.

transmit an idea

locution verbale (propager un concept)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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