concierge

Meanings

• noun

  A person employed to provide assistance, information, or handle requests for guests in a hotel or other establishment.

  - "The concierge at the Ritz Carlton was very helpful in arranging a tour of the city."
  - "I asked the concierge to recommend a good restaurant for dinner."

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Synonyms

caretaker , custodian , janitor

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Rhymes

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heritage , jurisdiction , legacy , precise , vigilance

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Variants

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concierge , concierges

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Etymology

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From the French 'conciérge', from 'conseiller' meaning 'adviser'. Originally, a concierge was a caretaker of a building.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'concierge' is derived from the French word 'conciérge', which originally meant 'keeper of the keys'.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'concierge' in English was in 1765.

3. In some hotels, the concierge may also be responsible for arranging transportation, making reservations, and providing other personalized services for guests.

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Related Concepts

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1. Front Desk Agent: A person who works at the front desk of a hotel or other establishment, typically handling check-ins and check-outs, and providing information and assistance to guests.

2. Hotel Manager: A person responsible for overseeing the operation of a hotel, including managing staff, finances, and guest services.

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Culture

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In literature, the concierge has often been portrayed as a knowledgeable and resourceful character, such as in the novel 'The Bell Jar' by Sylvia Plath.

How to Memorize "concierge"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person dressed in a formal uniform, standing behind a desk in a hotel lobby, greeting guests and providing them with information and assistance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'concierge' with the idea of helpfulness and hospitality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cares for Guests' to remember the meaning of concierge.

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