D'hôtel (en. Hotel)

/dotɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Qualifies what is related to a hotel.
Hotel service is generally of high quality.
Le service d'hôtel est généralement de haute qualité.
Designates a type of room or service offered in a hotel.
She booked a hotel room with a view of the sea.
Elle a réservé une chambre d'hôtel avec vue sur la mer.

Etymology

Formed from the word 'hôtel', which comes from the Latin 'hospitale'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

five-star hotel
A hotel ranked at the highest level of quality.
d'hôtel cinq étoiles
hotel service
The services provided by a hotel to guests.
service d'hôtel
hotel room
A room in a hotel where guests can sleep.
chambre d'hôtel

Related Words

hotel
Establishment welcoming travelers.
hôtel
hospitality
Sector related to the management of hotels.
hôtellerie
hotelier
Owner or manager of a hotel.
hôtelier

Slang Meanings

The quality of a hotel is sometimes used to refer to something luxurious.
This restaurant is so chic, it's almost hotel-like.
Ce restaurant est tellement chic, c'est presque d'hôtel.
In an informal context, it refers to a hotel room that is too expensive.
I paid a fortune for this hotel room, it's really hotel-like!
J'ai payé une fortune pour cette chambre d'hôtel, c'est vraiment d'hôtel!