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    Cheminée (en. Chimney)

    ʃə.mi.ne

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Structure designed to expel smoke from a chimney.
    The chimney of the house was made of red bricks.
    La cheminée de la maison était en briques rouges.
    Indoor equipment that allows for burning fuel.
    We lit the chimney to warm up the living room.
    Nous avons allumé la cheminée pour réchauffer le salon.
    The upper part of a heat source, often decorative.
    The chimney was adorned with many souvenirs.
    La cheminée était ornée de nombreux souvenirs.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'caminus,' which means 'furnace' or 'stove.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    put a log in the chimney
    Add wood to keep the fire going.
    mettre un bûche dans la cheminée
    sit by the chimney
    Settle near the warmth.
    se mettre au coin de la cheminée
    smoke rises to the chimney
    A situation where things become clearer over time.
    fumée monte à la cheminée

    Related Words

    hearth
    Open space in front of the chimney, often used for gathering.
    foyer
    flue
    Tube or passage allowing smoke evacuation.
    conduit
    log
    A piece of wood used as fuel in the chimney.
    bûche

    Slang Meanings

    Relax near the fire.
    After a long day, I love to chill by the fire with a good book.
    Après une longue journée, j'adore cheminée avec un bon livre.
    Speak informally around the fire.
    During the meeting, we all relaxed and shared our stories.
    Lors de la réunion, on a tous cheminée et partagé nos histoires.