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    Recevoir (en. Receive)

    /ʁəsəvwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To accept something that is given.
    She received a gift for her birthday.
    Elle a reçu un cadeau pour son anniversaire.
    To welcome a person.
    We are going to receive guests this evening.
    Nous allons recevoir des invités ce soir.
    To obtain information or a message.
    I received your email yesterday.
    J'ai reçu votre email hier.
    To be in a certain position regarding an event.
    He is receiving a lot of success in his career.
    Il reçoit beaucoup de succès dans sa carrière.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'recipere', which means 'to take again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to receive news
    To learn information.
    recevoir des nouvelles
    to receive someone
    To welcome someone into one's home.
    recevoir quelqu'un
    to receive an award
    To be honored for an achievement.
    recevoir un prix

    Related Words

    receiving
    One who receives.
    recevant
    reception
    The act of receiving or welcoming.
    réception

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the know.
    He received the info well; he is informed.
    Il a bien reçu l'info, il est au courant.
    To receive feedback.
    I am still waiting to receive feedback on my application.
    J'attends toujours de recevoir un retour sur ma candidature.