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    Hôtesse (en. Hostess)

    /otɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Woman who receives guests in a house or at an event.
    The hostess welcomed the guests with a smile.
    L'hôtesse a accueilli les invités avec le sourire.
    Woman responsible for service in a restaurant or hotel.
    The hostess guided us to our table.
    L'hôtesse nous a conduits à notre table.
    Person who hosts a show or event.
    The television hostess presented the program energetically.
    L'hôtesse de télévision a présenté le programme avec énergie.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'ostesse', derived from 'hostis', meaning 'guest' or 'welcoming'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be a good hostess
    To receive guests in a friendly and attentive manner.
    Être une bonne hôtesse
    Flight attendant
    Person working on an airplane for passenger service.
    Hôtesse de l'air
    Receptionist
    Person who welcomes visitors to a place.
    Hôtesse d'accueil

    Related Words

    host
    Person who receives guests.
    hôte
    hospitality
    Quality of warmly welcoming people.
    hospitalité
    reception
    Action of receiving guests.
    réception

    Slang Meanings

    Woman who organizes parties.
    She is the hostess of the evening, everyone will be there.
    Elle est la hôtesse de la soirée, tout le monde sera là.
    Charming woman who attracts attention.
    This hostess attracts all the looks.
    Cette hôtesse attire tous les regards.