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recevoir

to receive

verb ruh-suh-VWAHR Common

Also means

to get

Usage Note

Recevoir is an irregular verb with a cedilla to soften the 'c': je reçois, tu reçois, il reçoit. Beyond receiving mail or gifts, it is the standard verb for hosting guests: nous recevons des amis (we are having friends over). The derived noun réception covers both receiving and a welcoming event or hotel desk.

Examples

"J'ai reçu une lettre ce matin."

Natural Translation

I received a letter this morning.

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