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    Accueillir (en. To welcome)

    /akœjiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To accept and receive a person, a group, or an idea.
    She decided to welcome her friends for the weekend.
    Elle a décidé d'accueillir ses amis pour le week-end.
    To start an event or activity by involving it.
    The city will host the film festival this year.
    La ville va accueillir le festival de cinéma cette année.
    To provide a place or capacity to someone.
    This hotel can accommodate up to 200 people.
    Cet hôtel peut accueillir jusqu'à 200 personnes.
    To show openness and receptiveness towards someone or something.
    He always welcomes new ideas with enthusiasm.
    Il accueille toujours les nouvelles idées avec enthousiasme.

    Etymology

    Origin of the Latin verb 'accollere', which means 'to embrace' or 'to receive'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    welcome with open arms
    To welcome someone warmly.
    accueillir à bras ouverts
    host an event
    To organize or host an event.
    accueillir un événement
    embrace an idea
    To accept a proposal or concept.
    accueillir une idée

    Related Words

    reception
    The action of receiving or hosting people.
    accueil
    welcoming
    Someone who is warm and welcoming.
    accueillant
    reception
    The act of receiving.
    réception

    Slang Meanings

    To be nice to someone.
    He is always welcoming to his colleagues.
    Il est toujours accueillant avec ses collègues.
    To invite people over to have a good time.
    We are going to welcome friends tonight.
    On va accueillir des amis ce soir.