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    Chalet (en. Cottage)

    /ʃa.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of wooden house generally located in the mountains.
    We spent our vacation in an alpine chalet.
    Nous avons passé nos vacances dans un chalet alpin.
    A temporary accommodation built for tourism.
    The chalet was full of vacationers during the summer.
    Le chalet était plein de vacanciers durant l'été.
    A structure used for storing agricultural equipment in certain regions.
    The farmer uses a chalet to store his tools.
    Le fermier utilise un chalet pour ranger ses outils.

    Etymology

    Swiss origin, from the word 'chalet' in French, used to refer to a wooden house in the Alps.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mountain chalet
    A chalet located in a mountainous area.
    chalet de montagne
    spend the weekend at the chalet
    To take a getaway or vacation in a chalet.
    passer le week-end au chalet

    Related Words

    ardéchois
    Relating to Ardèche, a mountainous region where chalets are found.
    ardéchois
    montagnard
    Pertaining to everything that is specific to the mountains.
    montagnard
    rural
    Relating to small towns and the countryside.
    rural

    Slang Meanings

    A warm and comfortable place.
    Tonight, we’re having a chalet night at his place.
    Ce soir, on se fait une soirée chalet chez lui.
    A gathering place for friends.
    We’ll meet at the chalet to celebrate his birthday.
    On se retrouve au chalet pour fêter son anniversaire.