Convive (en. Guest)

[kɔ̃viv]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

definition_text: Person who shares a meal.

example_sentence: The guests were delighted with the delicious food served.

Les convives étaient ravis de la délicieuse cuisine servie.

definition_text: Invitee or companion in a friendly setting.

example_sentence: Each guest brought a dish for dinner.

Chaque convive a apporté un plat pour le dîner.

definition_text: Member of a dining table.

example_sentence: The guests were joyfully discussing around the table.

Les convives discutaient joyeusement autour de la table.

etymology_origin: From the Latin 'convivium', which means banquet or feast.

phrase: table guest

meaning: Invitee or person sharing a meal.

convive de table

phrase: to pay tribute to one's guests

meaning: To express gratitude or respect towards the guests.

rendre hommage à ses convives

related_word: conviviality

description: Character of a place or situation that fosters friendly exchanges.

convivialité

related_word: meal

description: Shared meal, often in a group.

repas

related_word: banquet

description: Large meal accompanied by entertainment.

banquet

meaning: Member of a group of friends gathering regularly.

example: Tonight, it's a gathering of guests at Pierre's place.

Ce soir, c'est soirée entre convives chez Pierre.

meaning: To have fun and share a good time together.

example: We're going to have an aperitif, it will be friendly among guests.

On va faire un apéro, ce sera convivial entre convives.