chez
/ʃe/
chez is the French preposition for.
chez means.
Meaning: at/in the home of (prep)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, à may be used instead of chez.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃe/
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, chez can be used to describe a characteristic found within a specific group of people, such as chez les Français for 'among the French'.
- The word chez is a distant cousin to the English word 'case', as both share an ancestor meaning 'house' or 'dwelling'.
- In high-end dining, a 'chez' restaurant name, like Chez Margot, signals a cozy, bistro-style atmosphere meant to mimic the intimacy of a private home.
Examples in context
- Je suis chez mon ami.I am at my friend's place.
- Venez chez nous pour le déjeuner.Come to our place for lunch.
- J'ai un rendez-vous chez le médecin.I have an appointment at the doctor's.
- On se retrouve chez Jean ce soir ?Shall we meet at Jean's tonight?
- J'ai laissé mes clés chez ma sœur.I left my keys at my sister's place.
- Allons faire du shopping chez le fleuriste du coin.Let's go shopping at the local florist's.
- Je vais chez le dentiste.I am going to the dentist's.
- On dîne chez mes parents ce soir.We are having dinner at my parents' house tonight.
- Tu peux venir chez moi demain ?Can you come to my place tomorrow?
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are deciding where to study.
- GabrielOn étudie chez toi ou chez moi ?Are we studying at your place or mine?
- EmmaOn peut aller chez moi, c'est plus calme.We can go to my place, it is quieter.
- GabrielD'accord, je arrive chez toi à seize heures.Okay, I will arrive at your place at four o'clock.
- EmmaParfait, à tout à l'heure, Gabriel !Perfect, see you soon, Gabriel!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry chez, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chez, CC BY-SA 4.0.
