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Meanings of maitre d' in English
Catalan
maitre A dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers.
Synonyms
Examples for "captain"
Examples for "captain"
1
The captain replied, 'That'll change.' Then, 'What was that you said, Ruger?'
2
The captain looked grave; Mrs. Willoughby anxious; Beulah interested; and Maud thoughtful.
3
I didn't know exactly what was wrong, the former Test captain said.
4
His captain saw this as treachery; Pietersen saw it as common sense.
5
McGuire, Hugh H., Jr.; enlisted March 10; transferred to cavalry; captain; killed.
1
They were just beginning to talk when the headwaiter noticed the switch.
2
A human headwaiter, imperturbable as a robot, led them to a table.
3
The waiter is surprised, sends for the headwaiter who hears it again.
4
The manager of the hotel joined us, as did Harry, the headwaiter.
5
The headwaiter turned angrily on two of them and pushed them away.
1
The maitre d'hotel glided from table to table, busying himself in explanations.
2
Pamela turned to the chief maitre d'hotel, who had now re-joined them.
3
He cried to his maitre d'hotel, Frederic, remember monsieur is master here!
4
He looked around and said a word to the maitre d'hotel.
5
She asked if she'd better flag the maitre d'hotel.
Usage of maitre d' in English
1
And the maitre d' looked obviously intrigued to see India with him.
2
He headed for the hallway, and Daisy and the maitre d' followed.
3
She smiled at the maitre d' and said, Is the restaurant open yet?
4
He proved himself the perfect maitre d' for the London Olympics.
5
Dixon, Ms. Gregorio, the maitre d' at Chiapparellis said.
6
Dinner was almost finished, so Clarissa, the maitre d', seemed perfectly happy to come and join them.
7
The maitre d' blinked and shrugged.
8
Dancing and ducking like a worried welterweight boxer, the maitre d' approached from the other side of the restaurant.
9
After searching the book, the maitre d' looked up and said, "I'm sorry, but your name isn't here."
10
When Paulie ordered some wine, the maitre d' came to pour and, maybe by accident, spilled it all over Phyllis.
11
They left for Daniel when they finished their drinks, and the maitre d' settled them at a cozy corner table.
12
In London, each of his favorite restaurants had a maitre d' who called him by name and ensured he left happy.
13
He dismissed the bowling as though he were a maitre d' giving orders to the scullery staff in a Michelin-starred restaurant.
14
Fifteen years ago, when Britton was working as a maitre d' at the Village Vanguard, he got his first drawing from Norman Mailer.
15
The maitre d' had a glorious smile, and she told him that they would open the restaurant in just a few more minutes.
16
He had to pay us two hundred a week apiece, and for that he could have hired a real maitre d' and bartender.