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    L'hôtesse (en. The hostess)

    /l‿otɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A woman who takes care of the reception and entertainment at events.
    The hostess greeted the guests at the entrance.
    L'hôtesse a salué les invités à l'entrée.
    A woman responsible for receiving clients in an establishment.
    The flight attendant explained the safety instructions.
    L'hôtesse de l'air a expliqué les consignes de sécurité.
    A person who presents an event or a show.
    The ceremony hostess introduced the speakers.
    L'hôtesse de la cérémonie a introduit les intervenants.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'hospitis', which means 'guest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Flight attendant
    A woman who works on board an airplane to serve passengers.
    hôtesse de l'air
    Receptionist
    A woman responsible for welcoming visitors at a location.
    hôtesse d'accueil
    Wedding hostess
    A person who organizes and welcomes guests at a wedding.
    hôtesse de mariage

    Related Words

    Host
    A person who receives guests.
    hôte
    Hospitality
    The quality of welcoming and treating guests well.
    hospitalité
    Welcome
    The act of receiving people in a place.
    accueil

    Slang Meanings

    A woman who is attractive or seductive.
    She is the true hostess of the evening; everyone wants to dance with her.
    Elle est la vraie hôtesse de la soirée, tout le monde veut danser avec elle.
    A charming person who gives a warm welcome.
    She is a hostess; she knows how to make people feel comfortable.
    C'est une hôtesse, elle sait mettre les gens à l'aise.