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    Chaumière (en. Cottage)

    [ʃomjɛʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A rustic dwelling, typically modest and often located in the countryside.
    They bought a cottage in the village.
    Ils ont acheté une chaumière dans le village.
    A house with a thatched roof, often picturesque.
    The cottage stands in the middle of green fields.
    La chaumière se dresse au milieu des champs verdoyants.
    An isolated house, usually small in size.
    The cottage was surrounded by woods and rivers.
    La chaumière était entourée de bois et de rivières.

    Etymology

    The word 'cottage' comes from 'cottage', which refers to the material used to thatch the roofs of rural houses.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    live like a king in his cottage
    To lead a pleasant and comfortable life in a simple home.
    vivre comme un roi dans sa chaumière
    find refuge in his cottage
    To seek a place to rest and feel safe.
    trouver refuge dans sa chaumière

    Related Words

    thatch
    Thatching material made from stalks of grains.
    chaume
    countryside
    Rural area often where cottages are found.
    campagne
    rustic
    Relating to the countryside, simple, and unadorned.
    rustique

    Slang Meanings

    A simple and welcoming house.
    It's a real cottage, perfect for a family weekend.
    C'est une vraie chaumière, parfaite pour un week-end en famille.
    A peaceful place to escape the city.
    We're going to spend our vacation in a cottage far from the noise.
    On va passer nos vacances dans une chaumière loin du bruit.