j'ai reçu
The English phrase "I have received" is translated into French as j'ai reçu.
This phrase is used to state that someone has gotten something that was sent or given to them.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of je (I), the auxiliary ai (have) and the past participle reçu (received).
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle reçu must agree in gender and number with a preceding direct object if that object appears before the verb, such as in the form reçue for a feminine singular object.
Did you know?
- In a social context, recevoir does not just mean getting a package, but also hosting guests. To say je reçois means you are acting as a host for a party or dinner.
- In formal French business correspondence, you will often see j'ai bien reçu, adding the word bien (well). This does not mean you received it in a good way, but simply confirms the receipt was successful.
- The 'ç' in reçu is called a cedilla. It is used here because without it, the 'c' would be pronounced as a 'k' sound, making the word sound like 'reku' instead of 'reçu'.
Examples in context
- J'ai reçu de nombreuses commandes des États-Unis.I have received many orders from the United States.This sentence shows how to use j'ai reçu when discussing receiving orders.Tatoeba #7695695 by Maxence, translation #10501973 by tchrspet1
- Je dispose enfin du temps pour répondre à la correspondance que j'ai reçue ces trois dernières semaines.I finally have time to reply to the mail that I have received these past three weeks.This sentence demonstrates the use of j'ai reçu when referring to correspondence received over a period of time.Tatoeba #1509933 by sacredceltic, translation #1507072 by CK
- J'ai reçu ta lettre.I have received your letter.This sentence shows a simple way to use j'ai reçu when stating you received a letter.Tatoeba #376550 by Pharamp, translation #2980097 by pne
- J'ai bien reçu votre courrier, je vous remercie.I have received your letter, thank you.
- Je tiens à vous informer que j'ai bien réceptionné le colis. Je vous en remercie vivement.I want to inform you that I have received the package. Thank you very much.
- Je confirme avoir reçu le document en question.I confirm that I have received the document in question.
- J'ai reçu ton message hier soir.I received your message last night.
- J'ai bien eu ton cadeau d'anniversaire. Il m'a fait très plaisir.I got your birthday gift. It made me very happy.
- Ça y est, j'ai reçu ton e-mail avec les photos.There you go, I received your email with the pictures.
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Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking in their kitchen about a package.
- HugoJ'ai reçu un colis ce matin.I received a package this morning.
- LéaC'est pour moi ?Is it for me?
- HugoOui, j'ai reçu ton cadeau.Yes, I received your gift.
- LéaSuper, ouvre-le vite !Great, open it quickly!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
