bienvenue

[ byan-vuh-ny ]

adjective

1. welcome (used when addressing or referring to a woman).

noun

1. a welcome; kindly greeting or reception.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bienvenue¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; from French: “welcome,” from bien, “well” + venue, feminine past participle of venir “to come”; bene- ( def ), venue

Example Sentences

CalPERS said Musicco's deputy Dan Bienvenue will serve as interim chief investment officer and it will soon start a global search for her replacement.

From Reuters

While accepting his award, Grey bellowed the multilingual opening lyric from “Cabaret” — “Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!” — that prompted a roaring applause from an audience that immediately recognized the line from his stint as the Master of Ceremonies.

From Los Angeles Times

Although King Charles III will be greeted with a hearty “willkommen” in Berlin rather than “bienvenue” in Paris, his goals remain the same: to cement Britain’s improving relations with Europe and show that he can help the U.K. win hearts and minds abroad just as his mother did so successfully for seven decades.

From Seattle Times

For Bienvenue Lukokisa, who campaigns for the rights of military wives and children, the issue comes down to personal beliefs and culture.

From Reuters

“They took us on a tour of the Bayou Bienvenue Wetland Triangle, where we saw firsthand the effects of infrastructure planning that did not prioritize the needs of the surrounding community, leading to devastation in the Lower 9th Ward during Hurricane Katrina,” Harada said.

From Washington Post