L'hôtel



Example: L'hôtel au centre-ville offre un service exceptionnel.

Definition


"L'hôtel" refers to a building or establishment that provides lodging, meals, and other services for travelers and guests. For example, "L'hôtel au centre-ville offre un service exceptionnel" means the downtown hotel offers exceptional service.

Etymology


The word "l'hôtel" originates from the Old French term 'hostel,' which meant a place of lodging or a large house. Over time, it evolved to specifically describe establishments providing accommodation and hospitality services. Did you know that 'hôtel' in French can also refer to grand townhouses, not just commercial hotels?

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"L'hôtel" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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