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    Reçoivent (en. Receive)

    [ʁə.sɛv]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Accept or receive something from someone.
    They often receive letters from their friends.
    Ils reçoivent souvent des lettres de leurs amis.
    Receive a service or action from someone.
    Teachers receive feedback from their students.
    Les enseignants reçoivent des feedbacks de leurs élèves.
    Be the recipient of something.
    She receives an award for her hard work.
    Elle reçoit un prix pour son travail acharné.

    Etymology

    Origin of the verb 'recevoir' from Latin 'recipere.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    receive news
    Obtain recent information.
    recevoir des nouvelles
    receive as a gift
    Be given something without having to pay for it.
    recevoir en cadeau
    receive guests
    Welcome people to one's home.
    recevoir des invités

    Related Words

    receive
    Action of accepting something.
    recevoir
    reception
    Act of receiving.
    réception
    receptacle
    Object used to receive or contain something.
    réceptacle

    Slang Meanings

    Receive money informally.
    He received cash for his birthday.
    Il a reçu des sous pour son anniversaire.
    Receive compliments.
    She received flowers and compliments all evening.
    Elle a reçu des fleurs et des compliments toute la soirée.