un reçu
neutral
A receipt is un reçu in Quebec French. Une facture is a related word, usually an invoice that you still have to pay or an itemized bill.
Meaning: proof of payment (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| un reçu | neutral |
| une facture | invoice |
At a shop you can ask Puis-je avoir un reçu? when you need proof of payment. For taxes or expenses you may need une facture with the business details.
How does it change in a sentence?
Reçu is masculine and comes from the verb recevoir. The plural is des reçus.
Did you know?
- Quebec businesses often hand out a printed reçu automatically, and customers may be asked to keep it for returns.
Examples in context
- Puis-je avoir un reçu, s'il vous plaît?May I have a receipt, please?
- Garde le reçu pour le remboursement.Keep the receipt for the refund.
- Envoyez-moi la facture par courriel.Send me the invoice by email.
Example conversation
Mélanie returns a jacket to a store in Quebec City and speaks with the clerk, Olivier.
- MélanieJe voudrais retourner ce manteau.I would like to return this coat.
- OlivierAvez-vous votre reçu?Do you have your receipt?
- MélanieOui, le voici.Yes, here it is.
