🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

accueil cordial

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ah-kweel kor-dyal

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cordial Welcome/ˈkɔːr.dʒəl ˈwɛl.kəm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Les invités ont reçu un accueil cordial à l'entrée de l'événement."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A warm and friendly greeting or reception.

    "The guests were met with a cordial welcome at the entrance of the event."
  2. 2

    An invitation or reception that conveys kindness and hospitality.

    "The cordial welcome extended by the host made everyone feel at home."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cordial' originates from the Latin 'cor', meaning 'heart', evolving through Old French to denote warmth and sincerity. 'Welcome' comes from the Old English 'wilcuma', meaning 'a person who is welcomed', reflecting hospitality and friendliness.

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