L'hôtel (en. The hotel)

/l‿otɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A commercial establishment that offers accommodation and dining services.

We booked a room in a five-star hotel.

Nous avons réservé une chambre dans un hôtel cinq étoiles.

Building where one can stay temporarily.

This hotel is located near the beach.

Cet hôtel est situé près de la plage.

Hostel that offers services similar to a hotel, but at lower prices.

Hostels often resemble small hotels.

Les auberges de jeunesse ressemblent souvent à de petits hôtels.

From Latin 'hospitale', which means 'house of health' or 'hotel'.

to book a hotel

To make a reservation for accommodation in a hotel.

réserver un hôtel

town hall

Administrative building of a city, often used for official ceremonies.

hôtel de ville

private mansion

Private and often luxurious house.

hôtel particulier

hospitality

Industry related to accommodation and dining services.

hôtellerie

hotelier

Person who manages or works in a hotel.

hôtelier

hotel room

Room reserved for sleeping in a hotel.

chambre d'hôtel

A budget hotel.

He found a 'motel' to spend the night.

Il a trouvé un 'motel' pour passer la nuit.

A luxury hotel.

This place is a real 'palace'!

Cet endroit est un vrai 'palace'!