Chamois (en. Chamois)

[ʃa.mwa]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Species of ruminant mammal, belonging to the bovidae family, living in the mountains.

The chamois is often observed in the Alps.

Le chamois est souvent observé dans les Alpes.

Chamois leather, used for making clothing or gloves.

This chamois leather is very soft to the touch.

Ce cuir de chamois est très doux au toucher.

Chamois is also used to refer to a certain cleaning technique.

He uses a chamois cloth to dry the car.

Il utilise un chiffon en chamois pour sécher la voiture.

The word 'chamois' comes from the Latin 'camosius', which refers to a type of wild goat.

to be as nimble as a chamois

To be agile and quick, especially in the mountains.

être comme un chamois

to do silly things

To do silly things, play carefree games.

se faire des chamois

ibex

Large mountain-dwelling mammal, a different but related species.

bouquetin

bovine

Animal from the bovidae family, like cows.

bovin

Getting oneself into a tricky situation or misunderstanding.

He got into a fix while trying to cross the river.

Il est tombé dans un chamois en essayant de traverser la rivière.

To feel stuck in a dead-end situation.

I'm in a bind with all this homework to turn in.

Je suis dans un chamois avec tous ces devoirs à rendre.