Invitée (en. Guest)

[ɛ̃viˈte]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who participates in an event by invitation.
She is the invited guest of the ceremony.
Elle est l'invitéеe de la cérémonie.
A woman who has been sollicited for an event.
There will be many female guests at the wedding.
Il y aura beaucoup d'invitées au mariage.
A person who receives an invitation during a party or meeting.
The guests have all received their seats.
Les invitées ont toutes reçu leurs places.

Etymology

The word 'invitée' comes from the verb 'inviter', derived from the Latin 'invitare' meaning 'to call' or 'to ask for someone's presence'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

guest of honor
A person who receives special treatment at an event.
invité d'honneur
official invitation
A formal request for someone's presence at an event.
invitation officielle
guest list
List of people invited to an event.
liste des invités

Related Words

invitation
Document or message that invites a person to an event.
invitation
to invite
To make a request for someone's presence at an event.
inviter
diners
A person who shares a meal.
convive

Slang Meanings

Surprise guest
She is a surprise guest at the party.
Elle est une invitée surprise à la fête.
Headliner
She is the guest who is creating a buzz.
Elle est l'invitée qui fait le buzz.