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hôtesse

hostess, stewardess

noun oh-TES Rare

Also means

receptionist

Usage Note

Hôtesse is the feminine form of hôte (host). Une hôtesse de l'air is a flight attendant (female); the male equivalent is un steward. Une hôtesse d'accueil is a receptionist or welcome host at an event. The circumflex on hô- signals a historical 's' (Latin hospes).

Examples

"L'hôtesse de l'air nous a souhaité la bienvenue."

Natural Translation

The flight attendant welcomed us on board.

Literal Translation

The flight attendant wished us welcome.

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