French word

châssis

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃasi/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwindow frame

Example

Le châssis de la fenêtre est en bois.

The window frame is made of wood.

Illustration for châssis (window frame)

More examples

Le châssis de la fenêtre a été remplacé hier.

The window frame was replaced yesterday.

Core concept

A rigid supporting frame that holds a window, panel, or vehicle body in place.

Common phrases

  • châssis de la fenêtre

    window frame

  • châssis en bois

    wooden window frame

Similar words

cadre: A four-sided frame around an opening or panel.
fenêtre: An opening in a building wall for bringing in light.
vitre: A transparent sheet used to let light through.
carrosserie: The external shell and panels of a car.

Definition in French

Cadre ou ossature qui supporte et maintient une surface ou une ouverture, notamment pour une fenêtre, et par extension la base ou la structure d'appareils et de véhicules.

Word origin

Châssis comes through Old French from Medieval Latin capsium, related to Latin capsa, "box", and developed from a container's structure to a frame or base.

Usage tips

  • Châssis is masculine, so standard forms include un châssis and le châssis.

Other meanings

  • chassisnoun
  • frameworknoun

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