English–French

“chair” in French

French

Alsoprésider

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃɛz/

Example

La chaise est confortable.

The chair is comfortable.

Illustration for chaise (chair)

How to say “chair” in French

“Chair” in French is chaise.

A movable one-person seat whose back supports the body while sitting.

Full entry for chaise: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with chaise

Je m'assieds toujours sur la chaise près de la fenêtre.

I always sit down on the chair near the window.

Tips for using chaise

  • Chaise usually suggests a seat without arms, while fauteuil commonly denotes an upholstered armchair.

Other French words for “chair”

Il préside la réunion.

He chairs the meeting.

“chair” in other languages