This is the 11506th most frequent French word.
reçut
"Reçut" means "received."
In this sentence, 'reçut' is used as the third-person singular past tense of the verb 'recevoir' (to receive), emphasizing the action of receiving something in the past.
Il reçut une lettre de son ami.
He received a letter from his friend.
Here, 'reçut' is used in a similar past tense context, signifying the act of receiving an award in recognition of something achieved in the past.
Elle reçut un prix pour son travail remarquable.
She received an award for her outstanding work.
In this example, 'reçurent' (which is plural form and a variation of 'reçut') is utilized to highlight the welcoming encounter experienced by a group in the past.