French word

accueillir

Pronunciation

IPA/akœjiʁ/

Meaning

  • verbwelcome

Example

J'accueille mes amis à la gare.

I welcome my friends at the station.

Illustration for accueillir (welcome)

More examples

Nous accueillons un nouveau collègue au bureau.

We welcome a new colleague at the office.

Core concept

A host notices someone arriving, takes them in, and gives them a hospitable place among the others.

Common phrases

  • accueillir un invité

    welcome a guest

  • accueillir quelqu'un à la gare

    welcome someone at the station

  • accueillir un nouveau collègue

    welcome a new colleague

Similar words

recevoir: To receive and entertain visitors or guests at a home or business.
saluer: To greet someone with words or a gesture.
inviter: To invite someone to come to a meal or gathering.
héberger: To provide someone with a temporary place to stay.

Definition in French

Offrir un accueil à une personne en la recevant avec attention, hospitalité ou considération.

Word origin

Old French acoillir developed into accueillir from Late Latin accolligere, whose parts express bringing or gathering someone in.

Usage tips

  • The related noun accueil also means a reception desk or welcome area, as in le bureau d'accueil.

Other meanings

  • acceptverb

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