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receiver in French

receiver in French is destinataire, récepteur, receleur — receiver means a person or thing that receives something.

receiver in French

destinataire
noun
A person who receives.
récepteur
noun
A person who receives.
receleur
noun
A person who accepts stolen goods. [from 14th c.]
receveur
noun
A person or company appointed to settle the affairs of an insolvent entity. [from 18th c.]
récepteur
noun
Any of several electronic devices that receive electromagnetic waves, or signals transmitted as such. [from 19th c.]
écouteur
noun
The part of a telephone handset contained in the earpiece; (hence) the handset itself; an earpiece. [from 19th c.]
combiné
noun
The part of a telephone handset contained in the earpiece; (hence) the handset itself; an earpiece. [from 19th c.]

What does "receiver" mean?

  1. noun A person or thing that receives something.
    "As the receiver of the award, she gave a short thank-you speech."
  2. noun An electronic device that picks up broadcast signals, or the earpiece of a phone.
    "He turned up the volume on the radio receiver."
  3. noun A person appointed to manage the assets of a company going through bankruptcy.
    "The court appointed a receiver to oversee the failed business."
  4. noun In American football, a player whose job is to catch passes.
    "The receiver caught the ball in the end zone for a touchdown."

receiver in a sentence

  • As the receiver of the award, she gave a short thank-you speech.
  • He turned up the volume on the radio receiver.
  • The court appointed a receiver to oversee the failed business.
  • The receiver caught the ball in the end zone for a touchdown.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "receiver" in French?

"receiver" in French is destinataire, récepteur, receleur. receiver means: A person or thing that receives something.

How do you use "receiver" in a sentence?

Example: "As the receiver of the award, she gave a short thank-you speech." In French, "receiver" is destinataire, récepteur, receleur.

Are there other ways to say "receiver" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "receiver": destinataire, récepteur, receleur, receveur, écouteur, combiné.

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