Les réceptionnistes
Example: Les réceptionnistes accueillent les clients à l'hôtel chaque matin.
Definition
"Les réceptionnistes" are hotel staff members responsible for welcoming and assisting guests upon arrival, managing check-ins and check-outs, and providing information and services throughout their stay. They play a key role in ensuring a positive guest experience at the hotel.
Etymology
The term "les réceptionnistes" comes from the French word "réception," meaning reception or receiving, combined with the suffix "-nistes," which indicates people who perform a specific role. Did you know that the concept of a hotel receptionist evolved alongside the rise of modern hotels in the 19th century, as a formal role dedicated to welcoming guests?
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"Les réceptionnistes" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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