chalet
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thumb|A typical chalet in the Swiss Alps
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thumb|A typical chalet in the Swiss Alps
A chalet (pronounced in British English; in American English usually ), also called Swiss chalet, is a type of building or house, typical of the Alpine region in Europe. It is made of wood, with a heavy, gently sloping roof and wide, well-supported eaves set at right angles to the front of the house.
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