Use of "chez" in example

Elizabeth W.B1Kwiziq community member

Use of "chez" in example

Please explain the use of "chez" in the example: Qu'est-ce qui te plaît chez Anna ?    with the translation "What do you like about Anna?" I'm confused about the use of 'chez.' Merci!

Asked 3 years ago
Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Elizabeth, 

With respect to her character.   (What pleases you or you like about her character/personality?)

Hope this helps.

Jim

Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Chez has multiple meanings and usages, not unusual for prepositions  - have a look at the link to wordreference. This specific use is covered in the definitions.

https://www.wordreference.com/fren/chez

Elizabeth W.B1Kwiziq community member

Thanks to both! Of course there are several meanings! Why am I surprised!! Thanks again.

Sean W.C1Kwiziq community member

And what if you actually wanted to ask 'What do you like about Anna's place?', can it be asked in the same way?

Ash C.B1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

The "correct answer" here should be Maarten's. 

We already know how "chez Anna" it's being translated in this context - that's in the lesson. It's precisely what precipitated the query.

The question is why "chez Anna" which usually refers to "Anna's house" and Maarten's answer clarifies this.

Use of "chez" in example

Please explain the use of "chez" in the example: Qu'est-ce qui te plaît chez Anna ?    with the translation "What do you like about Anna?" I'm confused about the use of 'chez.' Merci!

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