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Usages of recevoir
Est-ce que tu as déjà reçu l’invitation pour la réunion de famille?
Have you already received the invitation for the family gathering?
Je veux recevoir le livre dans la maison.
I want to receive the book in the house.
Je reçois la facture par courriel.
I receive the bill by email.
Dès que nous sommes arrivés, l’avion est reparti et la plante de l’entrée a reçu trop de vent.
As soon as we arrived, the plane left again and the plant by the entrance got too much wind.
Dans une bonne société, chaque genre devrait recevoir le même salaire pour le même emploi.
In a good society, every gender should receive the same salary for the same job.
J'espère recevoir une réponse avant midi.
I hope to receive an answer before noon.
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