verb

recevoir

receive

C’est quand on prend quelque chose que quelqu’un donne ou envoie.

Word: recevoir

Language: French

Meaning in English:
The verb "recevoir" means "to receive" or "to get."

Explanation:

Definition:
"Recevoir" is a French verb that expresses the action of getting, accepting, or being given something. It can refer to receiving physical items (e.g., letters, gifts) or more abstract things (e.g., information, guests, an impression).
Usage examples:
- Je reçois une lettre. → I receive/get a letter.
- Elle reçoit des invités ce soir. → She is receiving guests tonight.
Parts of the word:
The verb itself doesn't break easily into smaller meaningful parts in everyday use, but its root is linked to Latin "recipere," which means to take back, to receive.

Synonyms:

obtenir (to obtain) – slightly more focused on actively getting something
accueillir (to welcome, to receive guests) – typically used for receiving people warmly
accepter (to accept) – often used when receiving an offer or something intangible

Antonyms:

donner (to give) – the opposite action of giving rather than receiving
refuser (to refuse, reject) – declining to receive something

Additional meanings:

Receiving signals or data:
In technical contexts, "recevoir" can mean to receive signals, such as in telecommunications (recevoir un appel = "to receive a call").
Possible idiomatic expressions:
- Recevoir une leçon → to receive a lesson (can be literal or figurative such as being reprimanded or taught).
- Recevoir des dégâts → to incur damage.

Summary:
"Recevoir" is a French verb primarily meaning "to receive" or "to get," used for both concrete and abstract objects, including people visitors (“receiving guests”). Its synonyms and antonyms depend on the specific context or nuance of "receiving."