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    Chaussures (en. Shoes)

    /ʃo.syʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Clothing item that covers the foot.
    Leather shoes are very stylish.
    Les chaussures en cuir sont très élégantes.
    Any type of footwear, including boots and sandals.
    He bought running shoes to jog.
    Il a acheté des chaussures de sport pour courir.
    Equipment needed for certain specific activities.
    Hiking shoes are recommended in the mountains.
    Des chaussures de randonnée sont recommandées en montagne.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'calceus', which means 'shoe'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    put on shoes
    Wearing shoes.
    mettre des chaussures
    put on boots
    Wearing boots, generally to go outside.
    chausser les bottes
    wear size 40
    Having a shoe size of 40.
    chausser du 40
    high-heeled shoes
    Shoes with elevated heels.
    chaussures à talons

    Related Words

    shoe
    An old term for a shoe.
    soulier
    sandal
    Open shoe, often worn in summer.
    sandale
    pump
    Women's shoe with a high heel.
    escarpin
    ankle boot
    Small boot that covers the ankle.
    bottine

    Slang Meanings

    Kicks
    He has super stylish kicks for the evening.
    Il a des pompes super élégantes pour la soirée.
    flip-flops
    I love wearing flip-flops at the beach.
    J'adore mettre des tongs à la plage.
    sneakers
    He always wears white sneakers.
    Il porte toujours des baskets blanches.