L'accueil (en. The reception)

/l‿a.kœj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: Place where visitors are received.

Example sentence: The hotel reception is very welcoming.

L'accueil de l'hôtel est très accueillant.

Definition: Action of receiving someone with kindness.

Example sentence: His warm welcome touched me a lot.

Son accueil chaleureux m'a beaucoup touché.

Definition: Information or service system for individuals.

Example sentence: The customer service reception is at your disposal.

L'accueil du service client est à votre disposition.

Etymology: Derived from the verb 'to welcome', originating from the Latin 'accollere'.

Common phrase: warm welcome

Meaning: A friendly and convivial welcome.

accueil chaleureux

Common phrase: public reception

Meaning: Service or area designated for receiving the public.

accueil du public

Common phrase: to give a good welcome

Meaning: To receive someone kindly.

faire bonne accueil

Related word: to welcome

Description: To receive someone with hospitality.

accueillir

Related word: host

Description: Person who receives at their home.

hôte

Related word: visitor

Description: Person who visits.

visiteur

Slang meaning: Informal and friendly welcome.

Slang example: We had a nice little welcome at the bar.

On a eu un petit accueil sympa au bar.

Slang meaning: Warm atmosphere of a place.

Slang example: It's a great spot, the welcome is top-notch!

C'est un bon spot, l'accueil est top !