Amphitryon (en. Host)
/ɑ̃.fi.tʁi.jɔ̃/
Synonyms
- receveur
- hôte
- hôte de marque
Slang Meanings
Celebration or meal organized on a large scale.
We're going to have a big gathering this weekend at my place.
On va faire un amphitryon ce week-end chez moi.
Someone who boasts of being an excellent host.
Since he received compliments on his dinner, he thinks of himself as a true host.
Depuis qu'il a reçu des compliments sur son dîner, il se prend pour un vrai amphitryon.