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Conjugation directory
Recevoir is an irregular -oir verb that is crucial for discussing gifts, mail, or information. Its conjugation pattern (like devoir) is important for intermediate learners.
Use recevoir in the writing section to describe receiving a letter or an award, e.g., 'J'ai reçu une réponse hier.'
Nous recevons des invités ce soir.
We are receiving guests tonight.
A common mistake is conjugating recevoir like a regular -er verb; remember the stem changes to 'reçoi-' in the present tense (e.g., 'je reçois', not 'je recevois').
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Recevoir typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.