Reçu (en. Received)

/ʁə.sy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Document confirming the acceptance or receipt of a good or service.
I asked for a receipt at the end of my purchase.
J'ai demandé un reçu à la fin de mon achat.
State of something that has been accepted or received.
The order receipt was sent by email.
Le reçu de la commande a été envoyé par email.
verb
To be taken into account or accepted.
He received a letter from the administration.
Il a reçu une lettre de l'administration.

Etymology

The term 'reçu' comes from the verb 'recevoir', which means 'to obtain' or 'to accept'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To have a receipt
To be in possession of a document confirming a transaction.
avoir un reçu
Payment receipt
Document attesting that a payment has been made.
reçu de paiement

Related Words

To receive
To accept something that is offered.
recevoir
Receipt
Action of receiving something.
réception

Slang Meanings

To receive something unexpectedly.
He received a surprise when he got home.
Il a reçu une surprise en rentrant chez lui.
To be aware of a situation or an event.
You are well received in the group; everyone likes you.
Tu es bien reçu dans le groupe, tout le monde t'aime bien.