How is the word échecs translated from French to English

English translation
chess
noun

Jeu de plateau à deux avec rois, dames et pions.

A board game for two players with kings, queens and pawns.

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  • Mon grand-père m'a appris les échecs. — My grandfather taught me chess.

  • Ils jouent aux échecs au parc tous les dimanches. — They play chess in the park every Sunday.

  • Une partie d'échecs peut durer toute la soirée. — One game of chess can last all evening.

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