/bjɛ̃vəny/
#669 of 5,000 Core 1000
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' sejour.
Welcome to Paris, I hope you have a good stay.
bienvenues.
Your ideas are welcome.
bonne .
Good news is always welcome.
tous .
We welcome all the students.
l'.
The director welcomed the whole team.
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