réceptrice

réceptrice is a French word that can translate to several English terms depending on the context. Most commonly, it refers to a female receiver or recipient. This could be in a literal sense, such as someone who receives a package, or in a more abstract sense, like a person who is receptive to new ideas.

In a technical context, réceptrice can also denote a receiver, such as a radio receiver or a telephone receiver. The term implies a device or person that takes in a signal or information. For example, a "réceptrice téléphonique" is a telephone handset.

The word derives from the verb "recevoir," meaning to receive. The feminine suffix "-rice" is used to indicate the feminine gender of the noun. While "receiver" is a common English equivalent, the specific nuance of "réceptrice" often depends heavily on the surrounding words and the situation in which it is used. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something or someone as receptive.