Chaire, nf : pulpit, professorship.

The French word « chaire » looks a lot like the English word “chair.”

The word “chair” in English typically is used to refer to “a seat” or something to “sit on;” however, “chair” can also refer to “a chairperson,” “a seat of authority,” or “a professorship.”

In French « chaire » means pulpit or professorship.

Du haut de sa chaire, le prêtre faisait son sermon.
From up high in his pulpit, the priest gave his sermon.

L’Université vient de lui attribuer la chaire d’Intelligence Artificielle.
The University has just awarded him the chair of Artificial Intelligence.