welcome

UK
/ˈwɛl.kəm/
US
/ˈwɛl.kəm/

Translations

welcomeinterjection
Used as a greeting or to express friendly acceptance.
Synonyms
how do you do
welcome aboard
welcome back
good to see you
nice to see you
come on in
make yourself at home
Antonyms
go away
get out
welcomeverb
welcomed
Past Simple
welcomed
Past Participle
welcoming
Gerund
accueillir favorablementPour une idée, une décision ou un changement accepté avec approbation.
The community welcomed the new policy changes.
La communauté a accueilli favorablement les nouveaux changements de politique.
They welcomed the guests with open arms.
Ils ont accueilli les invités à bras ouverts.
The community welcomed the new policy changes.
La communauté a accueilli favorablement les nouveaux changements de politique.
Additional translations
souhaiter la bienvenue àEmploi fréquent pour marquer l’accueil de quelqu’un à son arrivée.
saluerEmploi soutenu ou plus général pour « saluer quelqu’un à son arrivée ».
welcomeinterjection
BienvenueFormule d’accueil.
Welcome! We're so glad you could join us for dinner.
Bienvenue ! Nous sommes très heureux que vous ayez pu vous joindre à nous pour dîner.
Synonyms
you're welcome
no problem
don't mention it
my pleasure
no worries
glad to help
happy to help
of course
not at all
it was nothing
welcomenoun
welcomes
pl
accueilSens général : action ou manière d’accueillir quelqu’un.
The host gave a warm welcome to all the guests as they arrived at the party.
L’hôte a réservé un accueil chaleureux à tous les invités à leur arrivée à la fête.
bon accueilPour une réception ou une réaction favorable.
The book received a positive welcome from critics and readers alike.
Le livre a reçu un bon accueil de la part des critiques comme des lecteurs.
welcomenoun
UK
/ˈwɛl.kəm/
US
/ˈwɛl.kəm/
Countable noun in the sense of a greeting or reception.
welcomeadjective
more welcome
Comp.
most welcome
Super.
UK
/ˈwɛl.kəm/
US
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bienvenuS’emploie surtout dans des tournures comme « être le bienvenu » ; au féminin : « bienvenue », au pluriel : « les bienvenus/les bienvenues ».
The news of her recovery was a welcome relief to the family.
La nouvelle de son rétablissement a été un soulagement bienvenu pour la famille.
bienvenuS’emploie dans la formule de politesse « être le bienvenu » ; au pluriel, accord selon le contexte.
Guests are always welcome in our home.
Les invités sont toujours les bienvenus chez nous.
Additional translations
libre deDans la tournure « to be welcome to », marque la liberté d’agir ; registre neutre.

Definitions

welcomeinterjection
used to greet someone who has arrived or to express friendly acceptance
Welcome! Please come in.
welcomeverb
To greet someone in a friendly and polite way upon their arrival.
They welcomed the guests with open arms.
To receive or accept something with pleasure or approval.
The community welcomed the new policy changes.
welcomeverb
to greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive
She welcomed her guests at the door.
to be pleased to receive or accept something
We welcome your feedback.
welcomeadjective
received gladly because it is wanted, needed, or appreciated
Any help would be welcome.
welcomeinterjection
An expression used to greet someone in a friendly manner or to show hospitality.
Welcome! We're so glad you could join us for dinner.
welcomenoun
The act of greeting someone in a friendly and polite manner.
The host gave a warm welcome to all the guests as they arrived at the party.
A reception or greeting, especially one that is cordial or enthusiastic.
The new employee received a hearty welcome from her colleagues on her first day at work.
An expression of pleasure or approval given to someone or something.
The book received a positive welcome from critics and readers alike.
welcomenoun
an act or expression of greeting someone in a friendly way when they arrive
They gave the visitors a warm welcome.
welcomeadjective
Pleasing or gratifying, especially as a response to a need or desire.
The news of her recovery was a welcome relief to the family.
Received with pleasure and hospitality into one's presence or company.
Guests are always welcome in our home.
Permitted or encouraged; used to indicate that someone is free to do something.
Guests are welcome to use the library during their stay.