Chartreux (en. Carthusian)

/ʃaʁtʁø/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

French cat breed known for its calm and affectionate personality.

The chartreux is often described as a cat with a serene temperament.

Le chartreux est souvent décrit comme un chat au tempérament serein.

Blue-gray cat that is appreciated as a pet.

My chartreux loves to spend his days sleeping in the sun.

Mon chartreux aime passer ses journées à dormir au soleil.

The term 'chartreux' comes from the Carthusian monks who bred this breed of cat.

to be like a chartreux

To be calm and composed.

être comme un chartreux

to have the gaze of a chartreux

To have a piercing and intelligent gaze.

avoir le regard d'un chartreux

cat

A popular pet, often described as independent.

chat

breed

A classification of animals sharing common characteristics.

race

A cat that never makes a noise

This cat is so quiet, it's a true chartreux.

Ce chat est si silencieux, c'est un vrai chartreux.

A cat that we adore

Look how cute he is, he's a little chartreux.

Regarde comme il est mignon, c'est un petit chartreux.