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    Reçut (en. Received)

    /ʁə.syt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have something received or accepted.
    He received a gift from his friend.
    Il a reçu un cadeau de son ami.
    To be in contact with something or someone.
    She received news from her family.
    Elle a reçu des nouvelles de sa famille.
    To welcome something, generally with interest.
    The city received tourists during the summer.
    La ville a reçu des touristes pendant l'été.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'recipere', meaning to take or welcome.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    receive a prize
    Obtain a reward.
    recevoir un prix
    receive instructions
    Obtain directives to follow.
    recevoir des instructions
    receive a visit
    Have guests at home.
    recevoir une visite

    Related Words

    receive
    The act of obtaining something.
    recevoir
    reception
    The act of receiving.
    réception
    receiving
    One who receives.
    recevant

    Slang Meanings

    Having received something effortlessly.
    He got this position through connections.
    Il a reçu ce poste par piston.
    Receiving information in advance.
    I got the scoop before everyone else.
    J'ai reçu le scoop avant tout le monde.