chalet

     

A chalet (pronounce /ˈʃæleɪ/), also called Swiss chalet, is a type of building or house in the Alpine region made of wood.

Trivia about chalet

  • From Swiss French for "shelter", it's a wooden cottage or lodge with overhanging eaves
  • Once a humble herdsman's hut, it's now a favorite style for mountain homes
  • It can be a herdsman's little house in the Swiss Alps, or a ski lodge built in that style
  • This word for an alpine cottage comes from the Swiss French for "shelter"
  • One of these Alpine houses with a Swiss name is a nice place to call home

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