Le minibar
Example: Le minibar de la chambre est rempli de boissons fraîches.
Definition
A minibar is a small, refrigerated cabinet typically found in hotel rooms, containing a selection of beverages and snacks for guests to consume during their stay. The term "le minibar" refers specifically to this convenient in-room refreshment service.
Etymology
The term "le minibar" originates from the combination of 'mini,' meaning small or compact, and 'bar,' referring to a place where drinks are served. It was adopted into French to describe the small, self-contained beverage unit in hotel rooms, reflecting its English roots.
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"Le minibar" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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