chute

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Pronunciation 2.3 Noun 2.3.1 Synonyms 2.4 Verb

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From French chute

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ʃuːt/, SAMPA: /Su:t/
• Rhymes: -uːt
• Homophones: shoot

[edit] Noun

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chute (plural chutes)

1. A framework, trough, or tube, upon or through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level, or through which water passes to a wheel.
2. parachute

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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

see choir

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ʃyt/
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• Homophones: chut

[edit] Noun

chute f. (plural chutes)

1. fall

   Sa chute lui a été fatale. - His fall was fatal.

2. fall, drop (e.g. in price)
3. waterfall

   Nous ne sommes plus très loins des chutes du Niagara. - We're not far from Niagara Falls.

[edit] Synonyms

• (waterfall): cascade

[edit] Verb

chute

1. First-person singular present indicative of chuter.
2. Third-person singular present indicative of chuter.
3. First-person singular present subjunctive of chuter.
4. Third-person singular present subjunctive of chuter.
5. Second-person singular imperative of chuter.