What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
relais
Example
We stopped at a relais on the highway to grab a quick snack. [relais: noun]
Example
The relay team passed the baton smoothly and won the race. [relay: noun]
Example
The relais was a welcome sight after hours of riding on horseback. [relais: noun]
relay
Example
The relay race requires each team member to run a certain distance. [relay: noun]
Example
Can you relay this message to your boss for me? [relay: verb]
Example
The radio relay station picked up the signal from the remote location. [relay: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Relay is more commonly used in English than relais, which is more commonly used in French.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between relais and relay?
Relais has a more formal connotation than relay, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
