French word

chancelière

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃɑ̃səljɛʁ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfootmuff

Example

N'oublie pas la chancelière pour la promenade.

Don't forget the footmuff for the walk.

Illustration for chancelière (footmuff)

More examples

La chancelière garde le bébé au chaud pendant la promenade.

The footmuff keeps the baby warm during the walk.

Core concept

A stroller foot cocoon that keeps a baby's lower body warm during outdoor travel.

Similar words

couverture: A large warm cloth draped over a body or object.
housse: A fitted, removable covering for an object.
sac de couchage: A zippered sleeping item that wraps around the body for warmth.

Definition in French

Housse ou sac isolant, ajusté autour des jambes d'un bébé dans une poussette, conçu pour le protéger du froid et du vent.

Word origin

The word chancelière was formed from chancelier with the feminine ending -ière; alongside the title for a female chancellor, it came to name a foot-covering bag.

Usage tips

  • Chancelière also means a female chancellor, so stroller or baby-equipment context is needed to identify the intended sense.

Other meanings

  • chancellornoun

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