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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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