Galuchet (en. Shagreen)

/ɡa.ly.ʃɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Lightweight and waterproof shoes, usually made of rubber.

He wears galuchets to work in the garden.

Il porte des galuchets pour travailler dans le jardin.

Outdoor shoes suitable for muddy terrains.

Galuchets are perfect for the rainy season.

Les galuchets sont parfaits pour la saison des pluies.

Also known as 'garden boots', these shoes protect the feet.

Before entering the fields, don't forget your galuchets.

Avant d'entrer dans les champs, n'oubliez pas vos galuchets.

From the Gaulish word 'galu', which means 'to gain water', related to the use of rubber.

to put on one's galuchets

To put on shoes suitable for gardening or outdoor activities.

mettre ses galuchets

to frolic with one's galuchets

To walk joyfully in nature with suitable shoes.

aller gambader avec ses galuchets

boots

High-cut shoes used to protect from moisture.

bottes

rubber

A soft and waterproof element that galuchets are made of.

caoutchouc

Informal use to refer to worn or ordinary shoes.

Look at these galuchets, I can no longer wear them!

Regarde ces galuchets, je ne peux plus les porter !

A playful term to evoke casual shoes.

Put on your galuchets, we're going to the park!

Mets tes galuchets, on va au parc !