Auberge (en. Hostel)

/obɛʁʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A place where one can lodge and eat.
We booked an inn for our trip.
Nous avons réservé une auberge pour notre voyage.
A restaurant that also offers rooms.
The village inn is very well known for its cuisine.
L'auberge du village est très réputée pour sa cuisine.
A house that welcomes travelers.
They opened an inn for hikers.
Ils ont ouvert une auberge pour les randonneurs.

Etymology

From Latin 'hospitium', passing through Old French 'albergier'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Spanish inn
Expression designating a place where everyone brings something, without prior agreement.
auberge espagnole
to find an inn
To look for a place to stay temporarily.
trouver une auberge
at the inn
Refers to when one is currently staying in an inn.
à l'auberge

Related Words

hotel
Commercial establishment providing accommodation.
hôtel
cottage
Tourist lodging for vacations.
gîte
catering
Activity consisting of providing meals.
restauration

Slang Meanings

Refers to a simple place to sleep.
We slept in a cheap inn.
On a dormi dans une auberge pas chère.
An overcrowded inn where it is hot.
This inn is a real sardine can!
Cette auberge, c'est une vraie sardine !