reçu

This is the 264th most frequent French word.


reçu

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


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

J'ai reçu un cadeau de Noël.

I received a Christmas gift.


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

Peux-tu me montrer le reçu de cette transaction?

Can you show me the receipt of this transaction?


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

Il est bien reçu dans sa nouvelle école.

He is well received in his new school.