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    Chaire (en. Chair)

    /ʃɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Elevated seat or desk in a church or university.
    The preacher took his place on the pulpit for his sermon.
    Le prédicateur a pris place sur la chaire pour son sermon.
    Academic position or teaching of a professor in an institution.
    She holds the chair in history at the university.
    Elle occupe la chaire d'histoire au sein de l'université.
    A place where a person exercises authority or leadership.
    He was elected to the chair of the Académie française.
    Il a été élu à la chaire de l'Académie française.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cathedra', meaning 'seat, professor's chair'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take the chair
    To hold a position of prominence or leadership.
    prendre la chaire
    pulpit of truth
    A platform for expression or teaching to present facts and ideas.
    chaire de vérité
    university chair
    The position or role of a professor within academic integration.
    chaire universitaire

    Related Words

    preaching
    Religious discourse delivered by a preacher.
    prédication
    teacher
    A person who teaches, who imparts knowledge.
    enseignant
    professor
    Higher-level educator, often in higher education.
    professeur

    Slang Meanings

    A place where one acts silly or clownish while teaching.
    He is always on his chair, being funny in front of the students.
    Il est toujours sur sa chaire, à faire le comique devant les élèves.
    The profession of professor taken lightly or humorously.
    He has a whimsical chair where he always tells jokes.
    Il a une chaire de rigolote où il raconte toujours des blagues.