Concierge (en. Concierge)

/kɔ̃s.jɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person responsible for reception and services in a hotel.

The concierge helped me book a table at the restaurant.

Le concierge m'a aidé à réserver une table au restaurant.

An employee in a building who takes care of security and maintenance.

The concierge ensures that only authorized people enter the building.

Le concierge veille à ce que seules les personnes autorisées entrent dans le bâtiment.

The word 'concierge' comes from the Old French word 'concièrge', which referred to a guardian or servant.

call on the concierge

to ask for help or services from the person in charge of services.

faire appel au concierge

building concierge

concierge responsible for managing a residential building.

concierge d'immeuble

hotel concierge

concierge working in a hotel to assist guests.

concierge d'hôtel

hotel

Establishment offering accommodation and services to travelers.

hôtel

reception

Reception service designed to welcome and inform clients.

accueil

service

Work or assistance provided to clients.

service

A person who provides unofficial services.

This guy is the neighborhood concierge; he knows everyone.

Ce mec est le concierge du quartier, il connaît tout le monde.

One who manages small daily issues.

I'm going to ask the concierge to help me with my packages.

Je vais demander au concierge de m'aider avec mes colis.