Concierge

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːn.siˌerʒ/

Definitions of concierge

noun A person who is employed to assist guests and provide information and services at a hotel or apartment building.

Example Sentences

A1 The concierge at the hotel helped me book a taxi.

A2 I asked the concierge for recommendations on local restaurants.

B1 The concierge provided excellent customer service during my stay.

B2 The concierge arranged a private tour of the city for us.

C1 The concierge's knowledge of the area was invaluable in planning our activities.

C2 The concierge went above and beyond to ensure our experience was unforgettable.

Examples of concierge in a Sentence

formal The concierge at the hotel is always available to assist guests with any requests or recommendations.

informal I always ask the concierge for the best local restaurants to try when I'm visiting a new city.

slang The concierge hooked us up with VIP tickets to the show last night.

figurative She acted as a concierge, guiding us through the complexities of the legal system.

Grammatical Forms of concierge

• past tense: concierged
• plural: concierges
• comparative: more concierge
• superlative: most concierge
• present tense: concierges
• future tense: will concierge
• perfect tense: have concierged
• continuous tense: is concierging
• singular: concierge
• positive degree: concierge
• infinitive: to concierge
• gerund: concierging
• participle: concierging

Origin and Evolution of concierge

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'concierge' originated in France, deriving from the Old French word 'cunseiller' meaning 'counselor' or 'advisor'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'concierge' shifted from a counselor or advisor to a caretaker or manager of a building, especially in the context of hotels or apartment buildings.