recevoir
Irregular in -cevoir Level A2 ⭐ #38 Most CommonEnglish translation: to receive / to welcome
Present (Présent)
Receiving now.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| je | reçois | |
| tu | reçois | |
| il/elle/on | reçoit | |
| nous | recevons | |
| vous | recevez | |
| ils/elles | reçoivent |
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Frequently Asked Questions: RECEVOIR
Is "recevoir" a regular or irregular verb in French? ▾
"recevoir" is classified as a Irregular in -cevoir verb in French. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "Cedilla 'ç' before o/u: je reçois, nous avons reçu". Stem changes to reç- before 'o' and 'u' (je reçois, tu reçois, il reçoit, ils reçoivent, reçu). Returns to rec- before 'e': nous recevons, vous recevez. Always add the cedilla (ç) before 'o' and 'u' to keep the soft /s/ sound.
What does "recevoir" mean in English? ▾
In English, "recevoir" translates primarily to "to receive / to welcome". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A2 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "recevoir"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "J'ai recu votre email" instead of "J'ai reçu votre email". Why? Without the cedilla 'ç', 'recu' would be pronounced /re-ku/. Use 'reçu'.
What are common idioms or expressions with "recevoir"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Recevoir cinq sur cinq" which means "To hear loud and clear (Radio communication idiom)" (e.g. "Message bien compris, je vous reçois cinq sur cinq.").
How can I practice and memorize "recevoir" conjugations? ▾
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