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    Hôtel (en. Hotel)

    [otɛl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Commercial establishment that offers rooms for rent to travelers.
    We booked a room in a five-star hotel.
    Nous avons réservé une chambre dans un hôtel cinq étoiles.
    Building where accommodation business is conducted.
    The hotel was located in the city center.
    L'hôtel était situé au centre de la ville.
    Establishment that offers various services to clients, including dining.
    This hotel offers a spa service.
    Cet hôtel propose un service de spa.

    Etymology

    Comes from the old French 'hostel', which means 'refuge' or 'house' in the sense of accommodation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hotel reservation
    Action of booking a room in a hotel.
    réservation d'hôtel
    town hall
    Seat of the municipal government.
    hôtel de ville
    private hotel
    Mansion often located in the city, different from a commercial hotel.
    hôtel particulier

    Related Words

    host
    Person who receives guests.
    hôte
    hospitality
    Warm welcome of guests.
    hospitalité
    hotelier
    Professional working in a hotel.
    hôtelier

    Slang Meanings

    luxury public housing
    He stayed in a luxury public housing for his vacation.
    Il a séjourné dans un HLM de luxe pour ses vacances.
    chic tavern
    One can see the hotel as a chic tavern in the city.
    On peut voir l’hôtel comme une taverne chic dans la ville.