La réception
Example: La réception de l'hôtel est ouverte 24 heures sur 24.
Definition
"La réception" refers to the area or desk in a hotel where guests are welcomed, checked in, and provided with information or assistance. It is typically staffed by receptionists and is open to serve guests throughout their stay.
Etymology
The word "la réception" comes from the French verb "recevoir," meaning to receive. Originally, it referred to the act of receiving or welcoming someone, which naturally extended to the place within hotels where guests are received. Did you know that the concept of a reception desk evolved with the rise of modern hotels to streamline guest services?
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"La réception" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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