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    L'hôte (en. The host)

    /l.ot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who welcomes visitors or guests.
    The host prepared a lavish dinner for his guests.
    L'hôte a préparé un dîner somptueux pour ses invités.
    One who offers hospitality.
    As a host, he was very attentive to all the guests.
    En tant qu'hôte, il était très attentionné avec tous les convives.
    A person who organizes an event or a reception.
    The host of the evening planned games and entertainment.
    L'hôte de la soirée a prévu des jeux et des divertissements.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'hospitem', which designates a stranger or a guest.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    host and hostess
    Term encompassing both the man and the woman who welcome.
    hôte et hôtesse
    to act as a host
    To act as a person hosting guests.
    faire l'hôte
    distinguished host
    A particularly distinguished or exceptional host.
    hôte de marque

    Related Words

    hospital
    Establishment where the sick are cared for.
    hôpital
    hospitality
    Quality of a person who receives with kindness.
    hospitalité
    approaching host
    In a computing context, refers to a machine that hosts services.
    hôte d'approche

    Slang Meanings

    Party maker.
    He's a real host, he knows how to liven up a party.
    C'est un vrai hôte, il sait comment ambiancer une soirée.
    Someone who is always welcoming.
    She is known for being the kindest hostess in the neighborhood.
    Elle est connue pour être l'hôtesse au meilleur cœur du quartier.