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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesquatre étoiles
Pronunciation / Transliteration: katʁ‿e.twal
"Ils ont séjourné dans un hôtel quatre étoiles."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Of a very high standard or quality, typically used to rate hotels, restaurants, or entertainment.
"They spent their anniversary weekend at a luxurious four-star resort by the coast." - 2
Holding the highest or near-highest rank, particularly a military general with four stars.
"The four-star general addressed the troops regarding the new strategic defense initiative."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the number 'four' (from Old English 'fēower') and 'star' (from Old English 'steorra'), referencing the historical rating system used for hotels, restaurants, and military generals. Over time, it evolved to universally signify a high level of excellence, luxury, or senior rank.
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quatre étoiles
Transliteration: katʁ‿e.twal
"Ils ont séjourné dans un hôtel quatre étoiles."
Viersterne
Transliteration: ˈfiːɐ̯ˌʃtɛʁnə
"Wir haben ein Viersterne-Hotel gebucht."
quattro stelle
Transliteration: ˈkwattro ˈstelle
"Hanno cenato in un ristorante a quattro stelle."
cuatro estrellas
Transliteration: ˈkwatɾo esˈtɾe.xas
"El hotel es un establecimiento de cuatro estrellas."
quatro estrelas
Transliteration: ˈkwatɾu iʃˈtɾelɐs
"Eles ficaram hospedados num hotel quatro estrelas."
चार सितारा
Transliteration: chaar sitaara
"यह एक चार सितारा होटल है।"
四星级
Transliteration: sì xīng jí
"这家酒店是一家四星级饭店。"
사성급
Transliteration: sa-seong-geup
"우리는 사성급 호텔에서 머물렀습니다."
四つ星
Transliteration: yottsuboshi
"彼は四つ星ホテルのスイートルームを予約した。"
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