bienvenue
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of bienvenue
First recorded in 1375–1425; from French: “welcome,” from bien, “well” + venue, feminine past participle of venir “to come”; see origin at bene- ( def. ), venue
Example Sentences
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If you like good food, civil unrest, high art, common-law marriage, beautiful architecture and endemic corruption: bienvenue!
From The Guardian ● Jun. 30, 2017
Naturally, I couldn’t help but think of his iconic role in “Cabaret,” from which the book gets its title, and its sinister opening line: “Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome . . .”
From The New Yorker ● Feb. 24, 2016
BST12:05 The end begins Bonjour, ça va and bienvenue to the Palme d’Or announcement liveblog, direct from a media room packed with panicky press at the Cannes film festival.
From The Guardian ● May 24, 2015
"Bonjour madam, bienvenue Guinee," he says with a smile.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2014
La fille de feu ma bonne et estimée cousine est toujours la bienvenue, "My good and esteemed cousin, the daughter of fire, is always welcome."
From John Bull, Junior or French as She is Traduced by O'Rell, Max
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