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auberges

/ˈoʊbɜːʒɪz/ /ˈoʊbɜːrdʒɪz/

Meanings
noun
An inn or hostel.

Examples :

"After a long day of hiking through the French countryside, we were relieved to find several welcoming auberges offering food and lodging in the small village. "
building property

Related Words

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relieved verb

/ɹɪˈliːvd/

To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

"The good news about the test results relieved her of her anxieties. "

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hostel noun

/ˈhɒstəl/ /ˈhɑstəl/

A commercial overnight lodging place, with dormitory accommodation and shared facilities, especially a youth hostel

"After the school trip, the students stayed at a hostel near the museum. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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offering verb

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

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countryside noun

/ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/

A rural area, or the rural part of a larger area.

"We live in the Swedish countryside."

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hiking verb

/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/

To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.

"We are going hiking in the mountains this weekend for fun and exercise. "

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lodging verb

/ˈlɒdʒɪŋ/ /ˈlɑdʒɪŋ/

To be firmly fixed in a specified position.

"The child lodged the book firmly on the shelf, so it wouldn't fall. "

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welcoming adjective

/ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/ /ˈwɛlkəmɪn/

Hospitable, accessible and cordial.

"The new coffee shop has a very welcoming atmosphere, with comfortable chairs and friendly staff. "

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village noun

/ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/

A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.

"There are 2 churches and 3 shops in our village."

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french verb

/fɹɛnt͡ʃ/

To prepare food by cutting it into strips.

"The chef will french the carrots before adding them to the stew. "