accueillir
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to host
Paris accueille les Jeux olympiques.Paris is hosting the Olympic Games.
b. to house
Le nouveau complexe sportif accueillera une piscine et un gymnase.The new sports complex will house a swimming pool and a gymnasium.
c. to accommodate
La salle des fêtes peut accueillir jusqu’à 300 personnes.The party venue can accommodate up to 300 people.
a. to take in
Je ne vous remercierai jamais assez de m’avoir accueilli.I can't thank you enough for taking me in.
b. to give a home
Leïla et moi sommes très proches. Je l’ai accueillie quand elle n’avait nulle part où aller.Leïla and I are very close. I gave her a home when she had nowhere else to go.
a. to welcome
Tom a été accueilli à bras ouverts par sa belle-famille.Tom was welcomed with open arms by his in-laws.
b. to greet
Nous accueillons tous nos clients avec une collation gratuite.We greet all our guests with a complimentary snack.
c. to receive
Je ne reviendrai plus dans ce restaurant. Je n’ai jamais été aussi mal accueilli.I won't be coming back to this restaurant. I've never been so poorly received.
a. to welcome
Nous accueillons la nouvelle année avec un optimisme prudent.We welcome the New Year with cautious optimism.
b. to greet
Le discours du nouveau président a été accueilli avec enthousiasme.The new president's speech was greeted with enthusiasm.
c. to receive
Le dernier film de Ridley Scott n’a pas été bien accueilli par la critique.Ridley Scott's latest film was not well received by the critics.
a. to meet
Elizabeth est venue m’accueillir à l’aéroport.Elizabeth met me at the airport.
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