chandelier
candlestick
noun shahn-deh-LYEH Rare
Origin: Old French chandelle (candle), from Latin candela
Also means
chandelier
Usage Note
Chandelier in French primarily means a candlestick or candle holder, not the hanging light fixture — that is un lustre. This is a classic false friend for English speakers. The word is also used in finance and charting: des chandeliers japonais refers to candlestick charts.
Examples
"Il alluma les bougies dans le chandelier en argent."
Natural Translation
He lit the candles in the silver candlestick.
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