No. 9,217 in French

convives

"Convives" means "dining companions" or "guests at a meal."

In a sentence

Les convives sont arrivés à l'heure pour le dîner.
The guests arrived on time for the dinner.
In this sentence, 'convives' is used to refer to individuals invited to share a meal together, emphasizing the social aspect of dining.
Pendant le repas, les convives ont échangé des histoires fascinantes.
During the meal, the guests exchanged fascinating stories.
Here, 'convives' highlights the interactive and communal engagement of participants during a meal.
Les convives ont remercié les hôtes pour leur hospitalité.
The guests thanked the hosts for their hospitality.
The term 'convives' in this context underscores the respectful and appreciative relationship between the attendees and their hosts.

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