French Phrase
T'as reçu l'invitation ?
Meaning
Literally, “Did you receive the invitation?” It’s an informal way to check whether someone got the invitation to an event, party, or gathering. The tone is friendly and slightly curious.
When to use
Use this phrase with friends, family, or close colleagues when you want to confirm that they have the invitation in their inbox or mailbox. It’s not appropriate in very formal contexts such as business meetings or with people you don’t know well.
✦Grammar Breakdown
T'asreçul'invitation?
Contraction T'as
T'as is the spoken contraction of Tu as. It is common in informal spoken French but should be avoided in formal writing.
Passé composé with avoir
The verb recevoir uses the auxiliary avoir in the passé composé: tu as reçu.
Elision l'
The definite article le becomes l' before a vowel or mute h, as in l'invitation.
Gender of invitation
Invitation is a feminine noun, so adjectives and past participles agree in gender when needed (e.g., une invitation reçue).
🗨In Conversation
T'as reçu l'invitation ?
Did you get the invitation?
Oui, je l'ai reçue ce matin. J'arrive à 19h.
Yes, I got it this morning. I’ll be there at 7 p.m.
✕Common Mistakes
T'es reçu l'invitation ?
The auxiliary for recevoir is avoir, not être. Use ‘as reçu’ not ‘es reçu’.
T'as reçu les invitations ?
Invitation is singular; do not add an ‘s’ unless you really mean multiple invitations.
T'as reçu l’invitation ?
In written French, avoid the contraction and write the full form.
↔Alternatives
As‑tu reçu l'invitation ?
Did you receive the invitation?
Tu as reçu l'invitation ?
Did you receive the invitation?
Est‑ce que tu as reçu l'invitation ?
Did you receive the invitation?
Vous avez reçu l'invitation ?
Did you (plural/formal) receive the invitation?
Cultural Tip
In French culture, it’s customary to RSVP (répondre) to an invitation as soon as possible. If you’re asked “T'as reçu l'invitation ?”, a polite response includes confirming receipt and, if you can, stating whether you’ll attend. Remember that “invitation” can refer to both printed cards and digital invites, so checking your email or messenger is expected.