Transat refers to a deckchair or sun lounger commonly found in France. It is a folding canvas chair associated with beaches, pools, and summer festivals. The term is a short form of chaise transatlantique, meaning 'transatlantic chair,' reflecting its historical use on early ocean liners. In modern France, rentals for public beach transats are available, and many cities offer free transats in public spaces during summer events such as Paris Plages. These chairs promote relaxation, often accompanied by reading or socializing.
Transat - roughly pronounced trahn-zat - is the French word for a deckchair or sun lounger. It's typically the folding canvas chair you'll find lined up at poolsides, beaches, and summer festivals across France.
The name stuck even after the chairs made their way to land, with the English version having the same origin as chairs that were on the deck of a ship.
During the summer months, French cities even set up free transats in public areas. Events like Paris Plages or riverside guinguettes often feature rows of these chairs inviting you to chill with a book or an apéro.
J'ai passé toute la journée dans un transat avec un rosé bien frais - I spent the whole day in a deckchair with a nice chilled rosé.
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