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welcome mat

/ˈwɛlkəm mæt/

Traduction: Paillasson placé devant une porte, souvent avec une inscription de bienvenue ; au sens figuré, accueil chaleureux ou invitation ouverte à venir chez soi ou dans un lieu.

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/ˈwɛlkəm mæt/B1informal
  • frPaillasson placé devant une porte, souvent avec une inscription de bienvenue ; au sens figuré, accueil chaleureux ou invitation ouverte à venir chez soi ou dans un lieu.

A literal or figurative greeting or invitation, often referring to a mat placed at a doorway for wiping shoes, but used idiomatically to mean a warm welcome or an open invitation to visit.

  1. Literal doormatA1formal

    A mat placed at the entrance of a home or building, often bearing the word 'Welcome', used for wiping shoes.

    frpaillasson de bienvenue

    • She wiped her feet on the welcome mat before entering.
    • The welcome mat was covered in autumn leaves.
    • He bought a new welcome mat for the front door.
  2. Warm receptionB2informal

    A situation where someone is made to feel very welcome or invited.

    frtapis de bienvenue

    • The company rolled out the welcome mat for new employees.
    • They put out the welcome mat for their guests from abroad.
    • The community laid out the welcome mat for the new family.