How to Say ‘At reception’ in French
À l'accueil
ah l' ah-kuey
[ah l' ah-kuey]
💬 Usage Tip: L' is la shortened before a vowel and only appears joined to the next word. Accueil is said roughly (ah-kuh-y), which trips up many learners.
Phrase Breakdown
À
[ah]
at
A preposition indicating position or direction.
À la maison.
At the house.
l'
[l']
the
Used before singular when the item is known.
L'homme est là.
The man is there.
accueil
[ah-kuey]
welcome / reception
Noun meaning the way someone is received or welcomed.
Votre accueil est très chaleureux.
Your welcome is very warm.
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