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    Chevet (en. Bedside)

    /ʃə.vɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The part of a bed where objects are placed.
    He placed his book on the bedside table.
    Il a posé son livre sur le chevet.
    The head of a bed, exposed to the entrance of the room.
    The bedside table is decorated with lamps.
    Le chevet du lit est décoré avec des lampes.
    In a religious context, the part of an altar.
    The church's apse housed ancient sculptures.
    Le chevet de l'église abritait des sculptures anciennes.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'chevet', derived from Latin 'capitia' meaning 'head'.