La réception
Example: La réception de l'hôtel est ouverte 24 heures par jour.
Definition
"La réception" in the context of hospitality and catering refers to the area or desk in a hotel where guests are welcomed, checked in, and assisted with their inquiries and services. It operates as the main point of contact between the hotel staff and the guests.
Etymology
The term "la réception" comes from the French word for reception, which itself derives from the Latin 'receptio,' meaning 'a receiving.' Did you know that the concept originally related to the act of receiving or accepting something, such as guests or messages, which perfectly fits its current use in hotels?
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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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