Chaises (en. Chairs)

/ʃɛz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Furniture with a seat, often on four legs.

The wooden chairs in the living room are very comfortable.

Les chaises en bois dans le salon sont très confortables.

Devices intended for sitting, usually used at a table.

We need extra chairs for dinner.

Nous avons besoin de chaises supplémentaires pour le dîner.

Varied furniture items in their shape and material.

The metal chairs are perfect for the outdoors.

Les chaises en métal sont parfaites pour l'extérieur.

From the Latin word 'cathedra', meaning 'seat'.

take a chair

to sit or to take a place at the table.

prendre une chaise

sit on the chair

to be in a position of authority or responsibility.

se mettre sur la chaise

go get a chair

to go find a place to sit.

aller chercher une chaise

armchair

Padded furniture intended for one person sitting, often with armrests.

fauteuil

stool

Furniture without a back on which one can sit.

tabouret

bench

Long seat, often padded, for multiple people.

banquette

furniture

Set of furniture in a place.

mobilier

Wobbly chair

He has a wobbly chair that is unstable.

Il a une chaise casse-cou qui est instable.

Folding chair

We use folding chairs for outdoor parties.

On utilise des chaises pliantes pour les fêtes en extérieur.