Réception (en. Reception)

/re.sep.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Place where visitors are received.
The hotel reception is open 24/7.
La réception de l'hotel est ouverte 24h/24.
Act of receiving something.
The receipt of the package has been confirmed.
La réception du colis a été confirmée.
Celebration to welcome guests.
We organized a reception to celebrate our wedding.
Nous avons organisé une réception pour fêter notre mariage.

Etymology

From Latin 'receptio', which means 'the act of receiving'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

order reception
Process of accepting and confirming orders.
réception des commandes
telephone reception
Action of answering a telephone call.
réception téléphonique
message reception
Action of receiving a message, whether online or by mail.
réception d'un message

Related Words

receive
To take or accept something that is given.
recevoir
welcome
To receive someone with friendship.
accueillir
receptionist
Person who works at the reception of an establishment.
réceptionniste

Slang Meanings

Unexpected upheaval
There was a total reception of the event.
Il y a eu une réception totale de l'événement.
To welcome informally
We had a small reception among friends.
On a fait une petite réception entre amis.