Chalet
/ʃæˈleɪ/
Definitions
A usually wooden dwelling, typically in a mountainous region, often with a steeply pitched roof.
/ʃæˈleɪ/
A mountain dwelling
Our family spent a week in a beautiful chalet in the French Alps.
💡 Simply: Imagine a cozy little wooden house high up in the mountains – that's a chalet! It's often used for vacations and has a nice, slanted roof.
👶 For kids: A small house in the mountains, usually made of wood.
More Examples
The chalet was surrounded by snow-covered trees.
How It's Used
"We stayed in a cozy chalet in the Swiss Alps."
"The architect designed the building with chalet-style features."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Borrowed from French *chalet*, ultimately from a Franco-Provençal word meaning 'small mountain hut'.
The word 'chalet' entered English in the 18th century, reflecting growing interest in Alpine tourism.
Memory tip
Think 'chalet' as a charming 'chateau' (castle) in the mountains.
Word Origin
"small mountain hut"