Chalet Meaning in English

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Definition

A chalet is a small wooden house often found in mountain areas, especially used for vacations or skiing trips. It usually has a sloping roof and a cozy style.

Usage & Nuances

"Chalet" comes from French and is associated with mountain retreats, especially in the Alps. In English, it's used mainly for rustic vacation homes in mountainous or countryside settings. Sometimes used for stylish ski accommodations.

• Spanish: chalet - cabaña (de montaña)
• Portuguese (BR): chalé - cabana (de montanha)
• Portuguese (PT): chalé - cabana (de montanha)
• Chinese (Simplified): 小木屋 - 山间小屋
• Chinese (Traditional): 小木屋 - 山間小屋
• Hindi: शैलेट - पहाड़ी झोपड़ी
• Arabic: شاليه - كوخ جبلي
• Bengali: শ্যালেট - কাঠের পর্বত বাড়ি
• Russian: шале
• Japanese: シャレー
• Vietnamese: nhà gỗ kiểu Thụy Sĩ - chalet
• Korean: 샬레
• Turkish: dağ evi - şale
• Urdu: شالیہ - پہاڑی لکڑی کا مکان
• Indonesian: chalet - pondok kayu pegunungan

Example Sentences

We stayed in a chalet by the lake during our holiday.

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The chalet has a fireplace and big windows.

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Many people rent a chalet for skiing trips.

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We watched the snow fall outside the chalet while drinking hot chocolate.

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She dreams of owning a cozy chalet in the mountains one day.

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Let's book a chalet for the weekend and get away from the city.

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