suite
/sɥit/feminine
The French word suite means a suite (a group of connected rooms).
In a hotel context, suite refers to a group of connected rooms. It is important to note that suite is also the standard French word for a 'sequence' or 'continuation', such as in the phrase la suite des événements (the sequence of events).
Meaning: group of connected rooms (noun)
Which one should you use?
While suite specifically refers to a set of rooms, it also serves as the word for a sequence or a continuation of something.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun suite is feminine. Because of this, it is used with the feminine article une (a) or feminine adjectives like grande.
How do you pronounce it?
/sɥit/
Did you know?
- In a formal or royal context, la suite can refer to the 'entourage' or the group of attendants that follows a person of high rank. It describes the people who follow, not just the rooms they occupy.
- In French, if a movie or book ends on a cliffhanger, the word suite is used to describe the sequel. Unlike in English, where 'suite' is mostly for rooms or music, suite is the standard word for any follow-up installment.
- The word suite shares a common ancestor with the English word 'sequel', as both stem from the Latin verb 'sequi' meaning 'to follow'.
Examples in context
- J'ai réservé une suite dans un hôtel chic.I booked a suite in a swanky hotel.This sentence shows how to use suite when booking a hotel.Tatoeba #13217342 by lbdx, translation #13217341 by AlanF_US
- J'aimerais une suite.I'd like a suite.This sentence demonstrates a way to request suite.Tatoeba #536415 by Snout, translation #52454 by Swift
- L'hôtel n'a lésiné sur aucune dépense dans la conception de sa suite présidentielle.The hotel spared no expense in the design of its presidential suite.This sentence describes the design of a presidential suite.Tatoeba #1252699 by sacredceltic, translation #1251244 by darinmex
- Je suis à la recherche d'un logement avec une belle suite pour notre séjour à Montréal.I am looking for lodging with a nice suite for our stay in Montreal.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are checking into a hotel.
- LucasBonjour, j'ai réservé une suite pour deux personnes.Hello, I booked a suite for two people.
- LéaC'est exact, Lucas. Votre suite est au troisième étage.That is correct, Lucas. Your suite is on the third floor.
- LucasEst-ce que la suite a un balcon ?Does the suite have a balcony?
- LéaOui, elle a une vue magnifique sur la ville.Yes, it has a magnificent view of the city.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “suite” translations and entries suite, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries suite, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
