héberger

to host, to accommodate

verb eh-bair-ZHEH Rare

Origin: Old French herberge (lodging)

Also means

to lodge

Usage Note

Héberger is a regular -er verb (with spelling change: hébergeons) used for hosting people, websites, or events. The noun hébergement (m) means 'accommodation' or 'web hosting'. In digital contexts, héberger un site means to host a website, making this verb common in both everyday and technical French.

Examples

"Elle héberge ses amis ce week-end."

Natural Translation

She is hosting her friends this weekend.

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