Also means
boarding kennel
Usage Note
Chenil denotes either a single dog kennel or a commercial establishment where dogs are boarded or bred. The final -l is silent, so it rhymes with ami. A related term is niche (dog-house), which is a small individual shelter rather than a facility. Chenil can also be used humorously for any very messy space.
Examples
"Notre chien reste au chenil pendant les vacances."
Natural Translation
Our dog stays at the kennel during the holidays.

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