Vous êtes le bienvenu
You're welcome
Language note: Polite reply to 'merci' and a hospitality reflex.
Culture note: Shows warmth and indicate continued service.
Context: The barista responds to your thanks.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Vous
[voo]
You
Second person subject pronoun.
Vous êtes toujours bienvenu.
You are always welcome.
êtes
[eht]
are
Present tense form of 'to be'.
Vous êtes ici.
You are here.
le
[luh]
the
Definite article used before nouns.
C'est le bienvenu.
He is welcome.
bienvenu
[byahn-veh-noo]
welcome
Indicates a hospitable reception.
Vous êtes le bienvenu chez moi.
You are welcome at my house.
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