chapeau en · INTJ
Pronunciation
- /ʃæˈpəʊ/ (UK)
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ʃæˈpoʊ/ (US)
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French chappeau. The interjection is after Modern French chapeau in similar use, originally short for chapeau bas.
Meanings
-
well done, bravo; a verbal representation of a hat tip
I fully understand the mother's concerns; and I say chapeau to her twice. The first for allowing her daughter the opportunity to study abroad, and secondly for accompanying her during the first months of study to ease her homelessness.
2017, Jamal AlShehhi, Uncle Sam & Myself: Living in the land of Uncle Sam, Kuttab Publishing, →ISBN, page 38:Hopefully you see it as a good promotion for your blog and chapeau to you for being awesome!
2019, Carly Findlay, Say Hello, HarperCollins Australia, →ISBN:Chapeau to you for the presence of mind.
2012, Kfir Luzzatto, The Evelyn Project, PINE TEN, LLC, →ISBN:
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