L'auberge de jeunesse
Example: Nous avons réservé une chambre à l'auberge de jeunesse pour le week-end.
Definition
"L'auberge de jeunesse" refers to a type of affordable accommodation mainly catering to young travelers, offering shared rooms and communal facilities, often found in various locations worldwide. It provides budget-friendly lodging with a social atmosphere for people on holiday or backpacking.
Etymology
The term "l'auberge de jeunesse" comes from French, where "auberge" means inn or hostel, and "jeunesse" means youth. It literally translates to 'youth hostel.' The concept originated in the early 20th century as a way to provide inexpensive lodging for young people traveling and seeking affordable places to stay.
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"L'auberge de jeunesse" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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