B1 noun Neutre

receptionist

/rɪˈsep.ʃən.ɪst/

A person who works in a hotel, office, or hospital and greets people when they arrive.

Exemples

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1

The receptionist was very helpful and recommended a local restaurant.

The receptionist was very helpful and recommended a local restaurant.

2

I told the receptionist that the air conditioning in my room was broken.

I told the receptionist that the air conditioning in my room was broken.

3

The medical receptionist will schedule your follow-up appointment.

The medical receptionist will schedule your follow-up appointment.

Famille de mots

Nom
receptionist, reception
Verb
receive
Adjectif
receptive
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Astuce mémo

A 'Receptionist' works at 'Reception' to 'Receive' you.

Quiz rapide

Ask the ______ for a map of the city.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : receptionist

Exemples

1

The receptionist was very helpful and recommended a local restaurant.

everyday

The receptionist was very helpful and recommended a local restaurant.

2

I told the receptionist that the air conditioning in my room was broken.

informal

I told the receptionist that the air conditioning in my room was broken.

3

The medical receptionist will schedule your follow-up appointment.

formal

The medical receptionist will schedule your follow-up appointment.

4

We are looking for a bilingual receptionist for our international office.

business

We are looking for a bilingual receptionist for our international office.

5

The receptionist at the spa offered us a glass of water while we waited.

everyday

The receptionist at the spa offered us a glass of water while we waited.

Famille de mots

Nom
receptionist, reception
Verb
receive
Adjectif
receptive

Collocations courantes

hotel receptionist hotel receptionist
friendly receptionist friendly receptionist
work as a receptionist work as a receptionist
receptionist's desk receptionist's desk
medical receptionist medical receptionist

Phrases Courantes

speak to the receptionist

speak to the receptionist

front desk receptionist

front desk receptionist

receptionist duties

receptionist duties

Souvent confondu avec

receptionist vs concierge

A receptionist handles check-ins; a concierge helps with specific guest requests like booking tours.

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Notes d'usage

In hospitality, this person is the 'face' of the hotel and the first person a guest meets.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell it by missing the 'i' after the 't'.

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Astuce mémo

A 'Receptionist' works at 'Reception' to 'Receive' you.

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Origine du mot

From 'reception' + the suffix '-ist' (person who does something).

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun usually used with the verb 'work as'
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Contexte culturel

Excellent customer service from the receptionist is a hallmark of high-end hotels.

Quiz rapide

Ask the ______ for a map of the city.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : receptionist

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