concierge
Translation
concierge, doorman, janitor
Examples
The concierge booked our theatre tickets.
The concierge booked our theater tickets.
Ask the concierge for restaurant recommendations.
Ask the concierge for restaurant recommendations.
Grammar Patterns
ask the concierge ((for sth.)) to ask the concierge for (sth.) Ask the concierge for a taxi.
the concierge at ((a place)) the concierge at (a place) The concierge at the hotel was very helpful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: porter, attendant, doorman
Etymology
From French 'concierge', originally meaning 'keeper of the castle'.
Memory Tips
It's a French loanword. Picture a helpful person at a fancy hotel desk, ready to serve guests.