recevons

Recevons is the first-person plural present indicative form of the French verb recevoir, meaning to receive. It is used with the subject nous (we) to describe a current or habitual action performed by the speaker and others.

Recevoir is an irregular verb in the French verb system and belongs to the third group. In the present tense, its forms are: je reçois, tu reçois, il/elle reçoit, nous recevons, vous recevez, ils/elles reçoivent. The form recevons specifically marks the present action for “we receive.” The verb's stem and endings vary across tenses, contributing to its irregular behavior.

Usage of recevons covers a range of meanings related to receiving things, people, or events. Examples include hosting guests, accepting deliveries, or receiving honors. Common sentences include: Nous recevons des invités ce soir. (We are receiving guests this evening.) Nous recevons des colis chaque semaine. (We receive packages every week.)

Etymology traces recevoir to the Old French obtenir or recevoir forms, derived from Latin recipere, meaning to take back or to receive. The root also appears in related French words such as réception and réceptionner.

See also: recevoir, conjugation, French irregular verbs, French grammar.