i was watching this taiwan travel show 世界那么大 n e host was introducing this particular chalet in e mountainous area of france where i realised e true meaning of e word "chalet"... n it's not even an english word to begin with...
jun's definition: a place where u go & stay to relax for a holiday.
wiki's definition: a wooden dwelling with a sloping roof... common in switz & other alpine regions... the term "chalet" stems from arpitan speaking part of switz and originally referred to e hut of a herder.
ok, how did e hut of a herder evolve to become our holiday resort? ha!