No. 640 in French
accueillir
To welcome or to receive.
In a sentence
Nous allons accueillir les nouveaux membres de l'équipe ce soir.
We will welcome the new team members tonight.
To greet or welcome people when they arrive.
Les citoyens sont prêts à accueillir des idées innovatrices pour améliorer la ville.
Citizens are ready to embrace innovative ideas to improve the city.
To accept or embrace new concepts or ideas.
Cette salle peut accueillir jusqu'à cinquante personnes.
This room can accommodate up to fifty people.
To accommodate or take in as space or capacity allows.
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