chez
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Prep — At the home or place of.
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How to use chez
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Deliberately fancy or arch in English; you'd write "chez nous" (at our place) in an invitation, not in casual speech.
Etymology
Borrowed straight from French chez ("at the house of"), from Latin casa ("hut, cottage") — making it a distant cousin of the English word "casa."
Full origin of chez →Frequently asked questions
What does “chez” mean?
The word “chez” means at the home or place of. In plain terms, a borrowed French word meaning "at [someone]'s place" — used in English mostly for a playful or stylish touch.
How do you pronounce “chez”?
“Chez” is pronounced shay (/ʃeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “chez” in a sentence?
Here is “chez” used in a sentence: “We're having drinks chez Maria on Friday.”
What part of speech is “chez”?
“Chez” is a preposition.
Where does the word “chez” come from?
The word “chez” comes from Latin. Borrowed straight from French chez ("at the house of"), from Latin casa ("hut, cottage") — making it a distant cousin of the English word "casa.".
Is “chez” a common word?
“Chez” is an uncommon word in modern English.