Auberges (en. Hostels)

o-bɛʁʒ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Establishment that offers food service and rooms.
We booked an inn for our trip.
Nous avons réservé une auberge pour notre voyage.
Shelter or place of hospitality, often in rural areas.
The inn was full of charm and character.
L'auberge était pleine de charme et de caractère.
Budget accommodation for travelers.
Youth hostels are ideal for backpackers.
Les auberges de jeunesse sont idéales pour les backpackers.

Etymology

From Latin 'hospitium', referring to a place of welcome.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Spanish inn
Refers to a situation where everyone brings what they want.
auberge espagnole
to go to the inn
To stop to eat or spend the night.
aller à l'auberge
to make an inn
To welcome someone into one's home to provide meals and lodging.
faire auberge

Related Words

host
A person who offers hospitality.
hôte
hospitality
To welcome and treat guests with warmth.
hospitalité
guesthouse
Accommodation set up in a house or apartment.
gîte

Slang Meanings

Teen inn
It's often a teen inn where young people party.
C'est souvent une auberge ado où les jeunes font la fête.
Old-fashioned inn
This old-fashioned inn has a crazy charm.
Cette auberge à l'ancienne a un charme fou.