aubergiste

innkeeper

noun oh-bair-ZHEEST Rare

Origin: From 'auberge' (inn).

Usage Note

Aubergiste is a common-gender noun — the same form serves for both male and female innkeepers. It derives from auberge ('inn'), itself from Old Provençal. Today it can describe the owner of an auberge de campagne (a rural inn or restaurant with rooms), a slightly more rustic or traditional establishment than a hôtelier.

Examples

"L'aubergiste nous a accueillis chaleureusement."

Natural Translation

The innkeeper welcomed us warmly.

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