Guichet (en. Ticket office)

/ɡi.ʃɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition_text: An opening or part of a counter where one can present oneself to obtain information or services.

Example_sentence: I waited in line at the counter to buy my ticket.

J'ai fait la queue au guichet pour acheter mon billet.

Definition_text: An office where administrative or banking operations are carried out.

Example_sentence: The bank counter was closed in the afternoon.

Le guichet de la banque était fermé l'après-midi.

Definition_text: A space in a theater, train station, etc., dedicated to ticket sales.

Example_sentence: The theater counter opens at 2 PM.

Le guichet du théâtre ouvre à 14 heures.

Etymology_origin: The origin of the word counter comes from Old French 'guichet', a diminutive of 'guiche', which means 'opening'.

Common_phrase: ATM

Meaning: A device that allows you to withdraw money or perform banking transactions without the help of a teller.

guichet automatique

Common_phrase: single window

Meaning: An administrative service that consolidates multiple procedures in one location.

guichet unique

Common_phrase: complaints desk

Meaning: An area specifically dedicated to receiving customer complaints.

guichet des plaintes

Related_word: ticket clerk

Description: Terminology related to the management of counters.

guichetière

Slang_meaning: Slang for talking about a queue at the counter.

Example: I have to do the 'guichettée' to get in.

Je dois faire la 'guichettée' pour entrer.

Slang_meaning: Informal term for a bank counter.

Example: I'm going to my 'guilde' to deposit money.

Je vais à ma 'guilde' pour déposer de l'argent.