French word

chaise

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃɛz/

Meaning

  • feminine nounchair

Example

La chaise est confortable.

The chair is comfortable.

Illustration for chaise (chair)

More examples

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

I always sit down on the chair near the window.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • s'asseoir sur la chaise

    sit down on the chair

Similar words

siège: Any place or object where a person can sit.
fauteuil: A comfortable cushioned seat for one person with armrests.
tabouret: A small seat made without a backrest.
canapé: A long, cushioned seat designed for several people.

Definition in French

Siège individuel, généralement muni d'un dossier, conçu pour permettre à une personne de s'asseoir.

Word origin

The modern form chaise comes through Old French chaiere from Latin cathedra, an ancient word for a seat.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • seatnoun

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