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How to Say ‘A high chair’ in French

Une chaise haute

ewn shez oht

[ewn shez oht]

💬 Usage Tip: The h in haute blocks any joining, so it's (shez oht) with a clear break. Describing words like haute usually come after the noun.

Phrase Breakdown

Une

[ewn]

Indefinite article, feminine singular.

Example

Elle veut une pomme.

She wants an apple.

chaise

[shez]

chair

A seat for one person.

Example

Il manque une chaise.

A chair is missing.

haute

[oht]

high

Feminine of 'haut'; 'chaise haute' is a high chair for a baby.

Example

La tour est très haute.

The tower is very high.

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