Is chez a French word for house?

No, "chez" is not a French word for house. While it can be used to refer to a place, it's not a direct translation for "house."

Here's what "chez" means:

* "At the home of..." or "at the place of..." It's often used with a person's name to indicate their home:

* "Chez Marie" = "At Marie's place"

* "Chez le boulanger" = "At the baker's"

* "At the..." It can also refer to a business or establishment:

* "Chez Pierre" = "Pierre's (restaurant/shop)"

The French word for "house" is "maison".