De chaîne
The channel
Language note: Literally translates to 'of channel', meaning a change in TV channel.
Culture note: Channel surfing is as popular in France as it is globally!
Word-by-Word Breakdown
De
[duh]
of
Belonging to or associated with.
Il est temps de chaîne qui ne produit pas de bruit pendant le film.
It's time for a channel that doesn't make noise during the movie.
chaîne
[shen]
channel
A frequency band for television or radio broadcasts.
Il faut choisir une chaîne où je peux commencer à ronfler en paix.
We need to choose a channel where I can start snoring in peace.
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