Synonyms for concierge

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kon-see-airzh; French kawn-syerzh

Phonetic Transcription : ˌkɒn siˈɛərʒ; French kɔ̃ˈsyɛrʒ

Définition of concierge

Origin : 1640s, from French concierge "caretaker, doorkeeper, porter" (12c.), probably from Vulgar Latin *conservius, from Latin conservus "fellow slave," from com- "with" (see com-) + servius "slave" (see serve (v.)).

noun caretaker

Example sentences :

The concierge receives you, and you see at once that her cheerful smile is assumed.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

"Altogether, monsieur," said the concierge, fingering the key of the drawer that held it.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

Mon petit Dame was waiting for me downstairs in the concierge's room.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

I ventured to question the concierge concerning his lodgers.
Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 » by Various

There were three doors; the concierge opened the nearest to the landing.
Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 » by Various

"La Mademoiselle Marie," said the concierge, and put his finger on his lip.
Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 » by Various

At times, the concierge, not catching what was said, was obliged to lean forward.
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

"Here put some soda in, I've got some by me," said the concierge, obligingly.
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

The reflections from the night light of the concierge sparkled in it like stars.
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

He had just caught sight of the concierge crossing the road.
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

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