Reçoit (en. Receives)
/ʁə.swa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To accept or receive something.
He receives gifts for his birthday.
Il reçoit des cadeaux pour son anniversaire.
To be in contact with someone.
She often receives her friends on Sundays.
Elle reçoit souvent ses amis le dimanche.
To have a response or result.
He always receives news from his family.
Il reçoit toujours des nouvelles de sa famille.
Etymology
Comes from the French verb 'recevoir,' derived from the Latin 'recipere.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
he receives news
he learns information
il reçoit des nouvelles
receive a prize
obtain a reward
recevoir un prix
receive with joy
welcome with enthusiasm
recevoir avec joie
receive instructions
obtain guidelines
recevoir des instructions
Related Words
receive
To accept something.
recevoir
reception
Action of receiving.
réception
receptacle
An object that receives something.
réceptacle
receiver
A person who receives.
receveur
Slang Meanings
To receive money or help.
He received a bundle of cash.
Il a reçu un paquet de fric.
To take a hit or be struck.
He received a tackle during the match.
Il a reçu un tacle lors du match.