Chalet: meaning, definitions and examples
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chalet
[ หสรฆleษช ]
mountain retreat
A chalet is a type of house or cottage, typically found in the mountains or countryside. It is often made of wood and has a cozy, rustic charm. Chalets are popular for winter holidays, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere for relaxation and enjoyment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The chalet was nestled among the pine trees, overlooking the snowy peaks.
- We rented a chalet for our ski vacation in the Alps.
Translations
Translations of the word "chalet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น chalรฉ
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคฒเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Chalet
๐ฎ๐ฉ chalet
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะปะต
๐ต๐ฑ chalet
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใฃใฌใผ
๐ซ๐ท chalet
๐ช๐ธ chalet
๐น๐ท daฤ evi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุงููู
๐จ๐ฟ chata
๐ธ๐ฐ chata
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๆจๅฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ koฤa
๐ฎ๐ธ sumarhรบs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปะต
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลale
๐ฒ๐ฝ chalet
Etymology
The word 'chalet' originated in Switzerland, where it referred to a herdsman's hut or barn. Over time, it evolved to describe the cozy mountain retreats we are familiar with today. Chalets became popular in the 19th century as alpine tourism grew, offering visitors a comfortable and picturesque accommodation option in the mountains.