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No. 264 in French

reçu

"Reçu" means "receipt" or "received" in English.

In a sentence

  • J'ai reçu un cadeau de Noël.

    I received a Christmas gift.

    In this sentence, 'reçu' is used as the past participle of the verb 'recevoir', meaning 'to receive'.

  • Peux-tu me montrer le reçu de cette transaction?

    Can you show me the receipt of this transaction?

    Here, 'reçu' is used as a noun, meaning 'receipt', which is proof of a transaction.

  • Il est bien reçu dans sa nouvelle école.

    He is well received in his new school.

    In this example, 'reçu' is used in a passive construction, indicating that someone was welcomed or accepted into a place.

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