encaisser

The French verb "encaisser" primarily means to cash, to receive money, or to endure depending on the context.

1. Financial meaning:

   • "Encaisser" means to cash a check, a bill, or a payment — that is, to receive and process money.
   • Example: La banque a encaissé le chèque (The bank cashed the check).

2. Figurative / colloquial meaning:

   • It can mean to take or endure a hardship, criticism, or blow—to "take it" or "take a hit" emotionally or physically.
   • Example: Il a dû encaisser beaucoup de critiques (He had to endure a lot of criticism).

Synonyms and distinctions:

• Recevoir: means simply "to receive" (something tangible or intangible) but doesn't imply cashing or enduring.
• Supporter: means "to tolerate" or "to endure," generally stronger or longer-lasting endurance.
• Percevoir: used mostly for receiving official payments or income, more formal/fiscal.
• Caisser: does not exist as a verb on its own; "encaisser" is the correct form related to cashing money.

In summary:

• Use encaisser when talking about cashing money or metaphorically accepting something negative.
• For simple receiving, use recevoir, and for enduring or tolerating, supporter can be more appropriate depending on tone.