reception

• Nom désignant l'action de recevoir, d'accueillir ou d'accepter quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ainsi que la zone d'un bâtiment où l'on accueille les visiteurs.

A noun referring to the act of receiving, welcoming, or accepting someone or something, or the area in a building where visitors are greeted.

1. B1formal

   A formal social event held to welcome guests or celebrate something.

   réception

   • The wedding reception was held at a grand hotel.
   • They hosted a reception for the new ambassador.
   • The company organized a reception to celebrate its anniversary.

   Synonymesbashcelebrationfunctiongatheringget togetherpartysocialsoiree

2. Front desk or welcome areaA2formal

   The area in a hotel, office, or building where visitors are greeted and assisted.

   Réception (accueil)

   • Please check in at the reception when you arrive.
   • The reception is located on the ground floor.
   • She works at the reception of a large law firm.

   Synonymesreception desk

3. Signal qualityB1formal

   The quality of a radio, television, or mobile phone signal.

   Qualité de réception

   • The radio reception is poor in this valley.
   • I can't get a good reception on my phone here.
   • The TV reception improved after we installed a new antenna.

4. Reaction or responseB2formal

   The way something is received or accepted by people.

   Accueil réservé à quelque chose

   • The new policy received a mixed reception from employees.
   • Her speech got a warm reception from the audience.
   • The product had a positive reception in the market.

   Synonymesfeedbackreactionresponsetreatmentwelcome