French word

auberge

Pronunciation

IPA/obɛʁʒ/

Meaning

  • feminine nouninn

Example

Nous avons trouvé une auberge charmante près du lac.

We found a charming inn near the lake.

Illustration for auberge (inn)

More examples

Pendant le festival, beaucoup de groupes ont logé dans une auberge de jeunesse.

During the festival, many groups stayed in a youth hostel.

Core concept

A modest roadside inn offering travelers a place to stay and often a shared meal.

Common phrases

  • auberge de jeunesse

    youth hostel

  • auberge familiale

    family-run inn

  • auberge de campagne

    country inn

Similar words

hôtel: A lodging facility that rents rooms and provides overnight stays.
pension: A small, family-style guesthouse or boarding house where meals are often available.
gîte: A holiday cottage or tourist lodging commonly fitted with cooking facilities.
chambre d'hôtes: A bed-and-breakfast stay in a private home or similar residence.

Definition in French

établissement d'hébergement de petite taille, souvent familial et proposant des repas aux voyageurs.

Word origin

The noun comes from Old French alberge, borrowed through southern Romance forms from a Germanic word for shelter or lodging.

Usage tips

  • The final -e in auberge is silent, while the g before e represents the French zh sound in the final syllable.

Other meanings

  • hostelnoun
  • guesthousenoun

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