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“lobby” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/fo̯aˈjeː/

Example

Wir treffen uns im Foyer des Theaters.

We are meeting in the theater lobby.

Illustration for Foyer (lobby)

How to say “lobby” in German

“Lobby” in German is Foyer.

An open gathering space just inside a building's entrance, where visitors pause before moving farther inside.

Full entry for Foyer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Foyer

Beim Einlass reichten die Mitarbeiter Programme im Foyer aus.

Upon admission, the staff handed out programs in the lobby.

Tips for using Foyer

  • Foyer is neuter in German, so the usual forms are das Foyer and die Foyers.

Other German words for “lobby”

Die Lobby des Hotels ist sehr groß.

The hotel lobby is very spacious.

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