La salle d'attente
Example: Nous avons attendu dans la salle d'attente avant le dîner.
Definition
"La salle d'attente" refers to a designated room or area where people wait before being admitted to an event, appointment, or service, such as before dinner in a hotel or restaurant setting, providing a comfortable place for guests to sit and relax.
Etymology
The French phrase "la salle d'attente" literally means 'the waiting room.' It combines 'salle,' meaning room, and 'd'attente,' derived from the verb 'attendre,' which means to wait. Did you know that 'attendre' comes from Latin 'attendere,' meaning 'to stretch toward' or 'pay attention to'? This perfectly captures the idea of waiting attentively.
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"La salle d'attente" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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