Chaussure (en. Shoe)

/ʃo.syʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An article of clothing designed to cover and protect the foot.

She bought a new pair of shoes.

Elle a acheté une nouvelle paire de chaussures.

Member of a category of clothing, often associated with style or function.

Athletic shoes are perfect for running.

Les chaussures de sport sont parfaites pour courir.

There are different types of shoes depending on the occasion.

For the wedding, she chose elegant shoes.

Pour le mariage, elle a choisi des chaussures élégantes.

Derived from the Latin 'calceus', meaning 'sandal'.

to have two left feet in one’s shoes

To be clumsy.

avoir deux pieds gauches dans ses chaussures

to put one's foot in it

To approach a delicate subject inappropriately.

mettre les pieds dans le plat

to take one's shoes off at the neck

To act quickly or fleetingly.

prendre ses chaussures à son cou

sole

The bottom part of the shoe that touches the ground.

semelle

lace

Cord used to fasten the shoes.

lacet

heel

The back part of the shoe that elevates the heel of the foot.

talon

Sneakers

I bought new sneakers to hang out.

J'ai acheté des nouvelles baskets pour trainer.

Kicks

Do you see my kicks? They are so stylish!

Tu vois mes pompes ? Elles sont trop stylées !