chien

[ʃjɛ̃]

chien Definition

• 1. a domesticated carnivorous mammal, Canis familiaris, bred in many varieties
• 2. a despicable man or youth

Using chien: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chien" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He has a loyal chien by his side.

• Example

  The chien barked at the mailman.

• Example

  She trained her chien to do tricks.

chien Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chien

• dog
• pup
• hound

Phrases with chien

• hot dog

  a frankfurter, especially one served hot in a long, soft roll

  Example

  I'll have a hot dog with mustard and relish.

• hair of the dog

  a small amount of the alcoholic drink that you had too much of the night before, taken as a supposed cure for a hangover

  Example

  I'm feeling rough this morning. I think I need a hair of the dog that bit me.

• top dog

  the most important or influential person in a group or organization

  Example

  He's the top dog in the company, making all the big decisions.

Origins of chien

from Old French 'chien', from Latin 'canis'

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Summary: chien in Brief

The term 'chien' [ʃjɛ̃] refers to a domesticated carnivorous mammal, Canis familiaris, bred in many varieties. It is also used to describe a despicable man or youth. Examples include 'She trained her chien to do tricks.' and 'He has a loyal chien by his side.' Phrases include 'hot dog,' 'hair of the dog,' and 'top dog.'