Chalet: meaning, definitions and examples

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chalet

 

[ หˆสƒรฆleษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

cabin, cottage, lodge

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chalรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅˆเคฒเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chalet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ chalet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฐะปะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chalet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฃใƒฌใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chalet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chalet

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daฤŸ evi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒฌ๋ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงู„ูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chata

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chata

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๆœจๅฑ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sumarhรบs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะปะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒแƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸale

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,015, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.