réception

Definitions of réception
  1. noun
    a formal party of people; as after a wedding
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    type of:
    boum, fête
    a group of people gathered together for pleasure
  2. noun
    the manner in which something is greeted
    synonyms: accueil
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    type of:
    salut, salutation
    (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
  3. noun
    quality or fidelity of a received broadcast
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    détection, détection de signal
    the detection that a signal is being received
    démodulation
    (electronics) the reception of a signal by extracting it from the carrier wave
    type of:
    diffusion, radio diffusion
    taking part in a radio or tv program
  4. noun
    an uproarious party
    synonyms: festivité, gala, soirée
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    type of:
    fête
    an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment
  5. noun
    an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment
    synonyms: fête
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    festivité, gala, soirée
    an uproarious party
    cocktail
    an afternoon party at which cocktails are served
    bal, soirée dansante
    a party for social dancing
    bal
    a lavish dance requiring formal attire
    type of:
    aventure
    a vaguely specified social event
  6. noun
    the act of receiving
    synonyms: accueil, acquit, reçu
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    type of:
    acquisition
    the act of acquiring something
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