welcome

• Qui est reçu avec plaisir ou accueilli chaleureusement ; sert aussi à exprimer un accueil ou à indiquer qu'une personne est autorisée à faire quelque chose.

Describes something that is gladly received or accepted; also used to express a greeting or to indicate that someone is allowed to do something.

1. Gladly receivedA1formal

   Received with pleasure and hospitality.

   bienvenu (reçu avec plaisir)

   • You are always welcome in our home.
   • The guests felt welcome at the party.
   • She gave a welcome smile to the new student.

   Synonymesacceptedagreeableappreciateddelightfuldesiredgladgratifyingpleasantpleasingreceived

   Antonymesunacceptedunwantedunwelcome

2. Pleasant or desirableB1formal

   Something that is pleasing or wanted.

   Bienvenu, agréable

   • The rain was a welcome relief after the heatwave.
   • His help was a welcome addition to the team.
   • The news of her recovery was very welcome.

   Synonymesagreeableappreciateddesirablegratifyingpleasantpleasingrefreshing

   Antonymesundesirableuninvitingunpleasantunwantedunwelcome

• Nom désignant l'action d'accueillir quelqu'un à son arrivée, souvent avec plaisir ou hospitalité, ou l'expression de bienvenue elle-même.

A noun referring to a greeting or reception given to someone upon their arrival, often expressing pleasure or hospitality.

1. A1formal

   A friendly greeting or reception given to someone upon arrival.

   accueil

   • They gave us a warm welcome at the hotel.
   • The team received a hero's welcome after winning the championship.
   • She extended a heartfelt welcome to all the guests.

   Synonymesgreetinghospitalityreceptionsalutation

   Antonymescoldnesshostilityrebuffsnub

2. Acceptance or approvalB1formal

   A positive response or acceptance of something new.

   Accueil favorable

   • The new policy received a mixed welcome from employees.
   • His proposal got a cool welcome from the board.
   • The innovation was given a warm welcome by the industry.

   Synonymesacceptanceacclaimapplauseapprovalembraceendorsementreception

   Antonymesdenialrebuffrefusalrejection

• Verbe utilisé pour saluer quelqu'un de manière amicale ou polie à son arrivée, ou pour exprimer le plaisir de recevoir quelque chose.

A verb used to greet someone in a friendly or polite manner upon their arrival, or to express pleasure at receiving something.

1. A1formal

   To greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive.

   Accueillir

   • They welcomed the guests at the door.
   • She welcomed him with a warm smile.
   • The host welcomed everyone to the party.

   Synonymesgreethailmeetreceivesaluteusher in

   Antonymesrebuffshunsnubspurn

2. Accept gladlyB1formal

   To be pleased to receive or accept something.

   accueillir favorablement

   • We welcome any suggestions for improvement.
   • The company welcomes new ideas from employees.
   • She welcomed the opportunity to travel abroad.

   Synonymesacceptapplaudembracegreethailreceivetake up

   Antonymesdeclinerebuffrefuserejectspurn