French word

accueillant

Pronunciation

IPA/akœjɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectivewelcoming

Example

Ce café est accueillant le matin.

This cafe is welcoming in the morning.

Illustration for accueillant (welcoming)

More examples

L'hôtel est accueillant pour les familles.

The hotel is welcoming to families.

Core concept

A friendly first point of contact that receives people and puts them at ease.

Common phrases

  • un café accueillant

    a welcoming cafe

  • un lieu accueillant

    a welcoming place

  • un quartier accueillant

    a welcoming neighborhood

Similar words

chaleureux: Marked by genuine warmth and friendliness.
sympathique: Likable and pleasant in character or atmosphere.
convivial: Encouraging a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for gatherings and conversation.
hospitalier: Showing care and welcome toward guests.

Definition in French

Qui donne aux personnes l'impression d'être bien reçues et à l'aise.

Word origin

Accueillant is the present participle used adjectivally from accueillir, a verb inherited through Old French acueillir from Latin accolligere.

Usage tips

  • Accueillant focuses on the way someone receives others, whereas chaleureux more directly describes personal warmth.

Other meanings

  • friendlyadjective
  • warmadjective

Opposites

  • inhospitalierinhospitableadjective
  • froidcoldadjective

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