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.