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    Châssis (en. Chassis)

    /ʃasi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Rigid frame that supports the other elements of a vehicle.
    The chassis of the car was damaged in the accident.
    Le châssis de la voiture a été endommagé dans l'accident.
    In architecture, structure carrying the walls and other elements.
    The chassis of the house is made of stainless steel.
    Le châssis de la maison est en acier inoxydable.
    In photography, frame of an image.
    The frame of this photo enhances the landscape.
    Le châssis de cette photo met en valeur le paysage.

    Etymology

    Of French origin, deriving from the Latin 'capsa' which means 'box' or 'chest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    window frame
    Frame supporting the glass of a window.
    châssis de fenêtre
    bicycle frame
    Frame of the bicycle supporting the wheels and the handlebars.
    châssis de vélo
    car frame
    Main frame of a vehicle that supports the entire body.
    châssis de voiture

    Related Words

    frame
    Structure that defines the boundaries of an object or an image.
    cadre
    framework
    Structure that supports or holds an object in place.
    armature
    structure
    Support structure, often related to construction.
    ossature

    Slang Meanings

    A trap
    This project is a chassis, we're all going to get caught.
    Ce projet est un châssis, on va tous se faire avoir.
    The framework of something
    This idea is the framework of a big project.
    Cette idée est le châssis d'un grand projet.