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    D'hôte (en. Host)

    d'ɔt

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Referring to a place where guests are received, particularly in the context of accommodation.
    They booked a room in a guest house.
    Ils ont réservé une chambre dans une maison d'hôte.
    Related to people who welcome or receive visitors.
    The host was very friendly with us.
    Le d'hôte a été très sympathique avec nous.

    Etymology

    From old French 'hôte', derived from Latin 'hospes', meaning host or visitor.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    guest house
    Establishment that offers accommodation at a private home.
    maison d'hôte
    luxury host
    A generous host providing many services.
    d'hôte de luxe
    distinguished host
    A host renowned for their hospitality qualities.
    hôte de marque

    Related Words

    hostess
    Woman who receives guests.
    hôtesse
    hospitality industry
    The ensemble of reception establishments.
    hôtellerie
    hospitality
    The quality of welcoming guests.
    hospitalité

    Slang Meanings

    A host who is a bit too intrusive.
    This host was cool at first, but he became very much a host.
    Cet hôte était cool au début, mais il est devenu très d'hôte.
    A host who does not take care of their guests.
    Honestly, this place is nice, but the host is really not great.
    Franchement, cet endroit est bien, mais le d'hôte est vraiment pas top.