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le valet de chambre
A noun phrase is a group of words that acts like a noun in a sentence or phrase (e.g., un je ne sais quoi).
a. housekeeper
Samuel a trouvé un emploi de valet de chambre dans un hôtel du centre-ville.Samuel found a job as a housekeeper at a downtown hotel.
b. room attendant
Le valet de chambre peut vous donner des serviettes supplémentaires.The room attendant can give you extra towels.
2. (old-fashioned) (personal assistant)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. manservant (old-fashioned)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
Le valet de chambre du duc est chargé de choisir ses vêtements chaque matin.The duke's manservant is responsible for selecting his clothing each morning.
b. valet
Cet homme d'affaires fortuné voyage toujours accompagné de son valet de chambre.The wealthy businessman always travels with his valet.
3. (furniture)
a. valet stand
Le banquier a choisi son costume pour le lendemain et l’a posé sur son valet de chambre.The banker selected his suit for the next day and placed it on his valet stand.
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