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    Cheminées (en. Chimneys)

    /ʃə.mi.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Openings in the walls of a house through which smoke from wood fires or other fuels escapes.
    Old chimneys are often made of stone.
    Les cheminées anciennes sont souvent en pierre.
    Installations used for heating with wood, gas, or oil.
    The chimney in my house is very efficient.
    La cheminée de ma maison est très efficace.
    Structures that allow for the channeling and evacuation of smoke.
    Chimneys need to be cleaned every year.
    Il faut faire ramoner les cheminées chaque année.

    Etymology

    Derived from the old French 'cheminée', which comes from the Latin 'caminata', meaning path or duct.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to ensure that the chimneys are in good condition
    to ensure that the chimneys are functional and secure.
    avoir les cheminées en bon état
    open fireplace
    a chimney without glass, where the fire is visible.
    cheminée à foyer ouvert

    Related Words

    sweeping
    Action of cleaning a chimney.
    ramonage
    hearth
    The part of the chimney where the fire is lit.
    foyer
    duct
    Tube allowing for the evacuation of smoke.
    conduit

    Slang Meanings

    Chimney that is not working well.
    My chimney is broken, I can't get it to work.
    Ma cheminée est en panne, je n'arrive pas à la faire fonctionner.
    Decorated chimney facade.
    The chimney in this living room is really stylish.
    La cheminée de ce salon est vraiment stylée.