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at, to, at the home of, at the premises of, among
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A link to the place, world, or characteristic sphere of a person or group.
Practice using chez in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Ce pain vient de chez le boulanger du quartier.
    This bread comes from the local baker's.
  • La ponctualité est très importante chez eux.
    Punctuality is very important to them.
  • Après ses études, elle a vécu chez ses parents pendant un an.
    After graduating, she lived with her parents for a year.
  • On observe la même réaction chez plusieurs espèces.
    The same reaction is observed in several species.
  • Chez Molière, le rire révèle souvent les défauts humains.
    In Molière's work, laughter often reveals human faults.

Similar words

auprès de
du côté de
dans l'œuvre de
parmi
au domicile de
à la maison de
au sein de

Meanings

At someone's place or premises

preposition
everyday
neutral
At, to, or from the home, usual place, or professional premises linked to a person or named provider.

Examples

  • Je rentre chez moi avant huit heures.
    I am going home before eight.
  • Nous dînons chez Léa ce soir.
    We are having dinner at Léa's tonight.
  • Il va chez le médecin demain matin.
    He is going to the doctor tomorrow morning.
  • Ce pain vient de chez le boulanger du quartier.
    This bread comes from the local baker's.
  • Après ses études, elle a vécu chez ses parents pendant un an.
    After graduating, she lived with her parents for a year.

Similar words

à la maison de
au domicile de
auprès de

Within a person, group, or work

preposition
social
neutral
Within a person, group, kind of living thing, or body of work, especially when describing a trait, habit, or recurring feature.

Examples

  • Ce réflexe est fréquent chez les jeunes enfants.
    This reflex is common among young children.
  • Chez Molière, le rire révèle souvent les défauts humains.
    In Molière's work, laughter often reveals human faults.
  • On observe la même réaction chez plusieurs espèces.
    The same reaction is observed in several species.
  • La ponctualité est très importante chez eux.
    Punctuality is very important to them.
  • Cette tournure se rencontre surtout chez les auteurs du dix-neuvième siècle.
    This construction occurs mainly in the work of nineteenth-century authors.

Similar words

parmi
au sein de
dans l'œuvre de
du côté de

Etymology

From Old French chies, meaning 'house' or 'home', ultimately from Latin casa, 'house'.

FAQ

What does chez mean?

It commonly means at, to, or from someone's home or premises, and it can also mean among or in the work or character of a person or group.

How is chez pronounced?

It is pronounced /ʃe/, like English shay without an extra final sound.

What is the difference between chez and à?

Chez links a place or sphere to a person or people, while à normally points directly to a place, city, or activity.

What does chez moi mean?

Chez moi means at my home, to my home, or my place, depending on the verb and context.

Can chez be used with a profession?

Yes. Chez le médecin means at or to the doctor's, and chez le boulanger means at or from the baker's shop.

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