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/bjɛ̃vəny/

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Translation

welcome

Word origin

A compound of bien ('well', from Latin bene) and venue ('coming', from Latin venire 'to come'). It corresponds to the welcoming phrase 'well come'.

Origin
Latin
Root
bene + venire
English cognates
venue, advent

Examples

, !

Welcome to our home, come in!

, j' .

Welcome to Paris, I hope you have a good stay.

.

Your ideas are welcome.

.

Good news is always welcome.

tous .

We welcome all the students.

l'.

The director welcomed the whole team.

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This word is part of lesson 14.