Le concierge
Example: Le concierge de l'hôtel a organisé notre visite guidée.
Definition
"Le concierge" refers to a hotel staff member responsible for assisting guests by providing information, arranging services, and handling requests to ensure a comfortable and convenient stay.
Etymology
The word "le concierge" comes from the Old French 'conserger,' which means 'to keep or take care of.' Originally, it referred to a caretaker or doorkeeper, evolving in hotels to denote the person who manages guest services. Did you know? The role of a concierge dates back to medieval times when they guarded castle gates!
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"Le concierge" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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