chaise longue

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from French chaise longue (literally “long chair”).

Pronunciation

Noun

chaise longue (plural chaise longues or chaises longues)

  1. (chiefly UK) A reclining chair with a long seat, which can support the outstretched legs of a sitter normally with one armrest.
    Synonyms: (American) chaise lounge, lit de repos

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French

French Wikipedia has an article on:
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Etymology

Literally, “long chair”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃɛz lɔ̃ɡ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔ̃ɡ

Noun

chaise longue f (plural chaises longues)

  1. chaise longue (reclining chair with a long seat)

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Italian

Italian Wikipedia has an article on:
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Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French chaise longue (literally “long chair”).

Pronunciation

Noun

chaise longue f (plural chaises longues)

  1. chaise longue (reclining chair with a long seat)
    Synonyms: agrippina, (rare) cislonga

Portuguese

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French chaise longue (literally “long chair”).

Pronunciation

Noun

chaise longue f (plural chaise longues or chaises longues)

  1. chaise longue (reclining chair with a long seat)
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