hôte

Etymology
, from, from , from , an old compound of and the root of , possibly corresponding to a  root , a compound of  and. See also Old French.

Noun

 * 1) guest one who is received
 * 2) host one who receives
 * 3) host being that carries a parasite

Usage notes

 * Generally the feminine is when meaning “guest”, but  when meaning “host, hostess”.