Le pourboire
Example: J'ai laissé un pourboire au serveur après le dîner.
Definition
"Le pourboire" refers to a small amount of money given voluntarily to service workers, such as waiters, as a token of appreciation for good service. It is typically given after receiving satisfactory service in restaurants or hotels.
Etymology
The French word "le pourboire" literally means 'for drinking.' It originated from the practice of giving money to workers to buy themselves a drink as a reward for their service. Over time, it came to mean any gratuity given for good service.
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"Le pourboire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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