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chauffage

heating

noun shoh-FAHZH Rare

Usage Note

Chauffage refers to a heating system in a building or vehicle, such as central heating (chauffage central). It derives from the verb chauffer (to heat). A related term is chauffagiste, meaning a heating engineer or installer.

Examples

"Le chauffage est tombé en panne."

Natural Translation

The heating broke down.

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