Chairs (en. Chairs)

/ʃɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A piece of furniture for sitting.
There are several chairs around the table.
Il y a plusieurs chairs autour de la table.
A seat with a backrest and often arms.
This wooden chair is very comfortable.
Cette chaise en bois est très confortable.
A type of furniture used in offices.
The offices are equipped with ergonomic chairs.
Les bureaux sont équipés de chaises ergonomiques.

Etymology

From the Latin 'cathedra', meaning seat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have leather chairs
Referring to leather seats, often synonymous with luxury.
avoir les chaises en cuir
a musical chair
A children's game where chairs are removed during music.
une chaise musicale
like a chair on a table
Expression describing something messy or poorly arranged.
comme une chaise sur une table

Related Words

armchair
A cushioned seat with arms.
fauteuil
stool
A seat without a backrest, often high and used in bars.
tabouret
bench
A cushioned bench for multiple people.
banquette

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person who spends their time sitting.
She is always in her chair during meetings.
Elle est toujours sur sa chaise pendant les réunions.
Term used to designate a calm situation.
It's the chair here, everything happens calmly.
C'est la chaise ici, tout se passe calmement.