No. 4,026 in French
chaise
Chair.
In a sentence
J'ai une chaise confortable dans mon salon.
I have a comfortable chair in my living room.
Here, "chaise" is used to refer to a furnishing intended for sitting.
La chaise longue sur la terrasse est parfaite pour se détendre.
The lounge chair on the terrace is perfect for relaxing.
"Chaise" is part of the expression "chaise longue," referring to a specific type of chair for lying and relaxing.
La chaise était cassée, alors nous l'avons réparée.
The chair was broken, so we repaired it.
In this example, "chaise" represents any general chair, emphasizing its physical condition.
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