Le comptoir d'enregistrement
Example: Le comptoir d'enregistrement ouvre à six heures du matin.
Definition
"Le comptoir d'enregistrement" refers to the check-in counter at a hotel or similar establishment where guests register upon arrival, often providing identification and receiving room keys or access information before proceeding to their accommodations.
Etymology
The term "le comptoir d'enregistrement" combines "comptoir," meaning counter or desk, and "enregistrement," meaning registration or recording. It originated in French hospitality contexts and literally translates to 'the registration counter,' reflecting its function as the place where guests formally check in.
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"Le comptoir d'enregistrement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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the check-in counter