L’hôtel (en. The hotel)

[l‿otel]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Commercial establishment that provides rooms to clients.
We booked a room in a five-star hotel.
Nous avons réservé une chambre dans un hôtel cinq étoiles.
Building where one stays temporarily.
The hotel is located near the beach.
L'hôtel est situé près de la plage.
Establishment that offers dining and entertainment services.
This hotel offers a gourmet restaurant.
Cet hôtel propose un restaurant gastronomique.

Etymology

From Old French 'hostel', originating from Latin 'hospitale', which means 'guest house'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go to the hotel
Staying in a hotel.
aller à l’hôtel
to book a hotel
Making a reservation for accommodation.
réserver un hôtel
hotel car
Transportation service offered by a hotel.
voiture d’hôtel

Related Words

welcome
Place where guests are received in a hotel.
accueil
room
Accommodation unit in a hotel.
chambre
reception
Reception area where guests check in.
réception

Slang Meanings

Sleep
We're having a sleep at the hotel.
On fait un dodo à l’hôtel.
Palace
This hotel is a real palace!
Cet hôtel est un vrai palace !