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chaise

chair

noun SHEHZ Less Common
Home & Lifestyle Furniture

Usage Note

Chaise refers specifically to a seat with a back but no arms; an armchair is un fauteuil. The phrase chaise longue (reclining chair) is used in both French and English. A high chair for babies is une chaise haute.

Examples

"Prends une chaise et assieds-toi."

Natural Translation

Take a chair and sit down.

Literal Translation

Take a chair and sit-yourself-down

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