French word

bienvenu

Pronunciation

IPA/bjɛ̃vəny/

Meaning

  • adjectivewelcome

Example

Ta visite est bienvenue.

Your visit is welcome.

Illustration for bienvenu (welcome)

More examples

Son intervention est bienvenue.

His intervention is welcome.

Core concept

A presence that fits an open situation so well that its arrival feels like a gain.

Common phrases

  • un renfort bienvenu

    welcome reinforcement

  • une aide bienvenue

    welcome assistance

  • un moment bienvenu

    a timely moment

Similar words

accueilli: Greeted warmly and accepted into a group.
apprécié: Viewed with appreciation or approval.
utile: Serving a useful purpose.

Definition in French

Qui, en arrivant ou en étant présent, est reçu avec plaisir ou jugé utile dans une situation donnée.

Word origin

Bienvenu combines bien, from Latin bene, with venu, the past participle of venir from Latin venire.

Usage tips

  • Bienvenue is also the usual greeting meaning 'welcome', while bienvenu remains an agreeing adjective in phrases such as un invité bienvenu.

Other meanings

  • timelyadjective

Opposites

  • indésirableunwelcomeadjective

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