accueillir
to welcome, to greet
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/a.kœ.jiʁ/
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Cultural Note
Accueillir is highly irregular and tricky to spell. French hospitality (l'accueil) is a point of pride. The word contains the root 'cueillir' (to gather/pick).
📝 Example Sentences
Ils nous ont accueillis à bras ouverts.
They welcomed us with open arms.
L'hôtel accueille des visiteurs du monde entier.
The hotel welcomes visitors from around the world.