chalet

Meanings

• noun

  A type of wooden chalet or alpine cottage, typically having a pitched roof and one or two stories.

  - "They rented a cozy chalet in the Swiss Alps for their winter vacation."
  - "The chalet's rustic charm attracted many tourists to the area."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʃæleɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chalet
valet , mallet , pallet

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Variants

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chalet , chalets

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Etymology

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From the French word 'chalet' meaning 'cabin' or 'hut'

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Trivia

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1. Chalets were originally built as farmhouses or summer residences for farmers and shepherds in the Alps.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'chalet' in English was in 1852.

3. Some luxury chalets in the Alps can cost upwards of $10,000 per week to rent.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alpine architecture: The architectural style of buildings in the Alps, characterized by their use of wood and pitched roofs, which includes chalets.

2. Ski holiday: A vacation primarily focused on skiing or snowboarding, often involving renting a chalet in the Alps.

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Culture

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Chalets are a popular type of accommodation for ski holidays in the Alps, known for their rustic charm and cozy atmosphere. They have been featured in various forms of literature, art, and music, such as the novel 'The Chalet School' series and the song 'The Chalet Song' by The Carpenters.

How to Memorize "chalet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wooden cabin in the mountains with a pitched roof and large windows. Visualize the rustic interior with a fireplace and wooden furniture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chalet' with winter vacations, skiing, and the Alps.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Chalets are cozy cabins in the cold, snowy Alps'

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