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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