Pantoufles (en. Slippers)

/pɑ̃.tuf.l/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Slippers, often made of fabric, worn indoors.

She slipped on her slippers as soon as she got home.

Elle a enfilé ses pantoufles dès qu'elle est rentrée à la maison.

An object used to keep feet warm in a domestic setting.

He always wears slippers during the winter.

Il porte toujours des pantoufles pendant l'hiver.

Slippers generally associated with relaxed use.

Slippers are ideal for relaxing in front of the television.

Les pantoufles sont idéales pour se relaxer devant la télévision.

The word 'slipper' comes from the Old German 'pantuf', which means slipper.

to put on one's slippers

To start to relax or unwind at home.

mettre ses pantoufles

to be in slippers

To be in a relaxed state at home.

être en pantoufles

to change slippers

To transition from one informal activity to another.

changer de pantoufles

slipper

A type of soft, often padded shoe, similar to slippers.

chausson

clog

A type of shoe, more rigid, often worn at home.

sabot

sock

A piece of clothing made of fabric worn on the foot, often associated with slippers.

chaussette

House socks

He never takes off his house socks, even with his slippers.

Il ne quitte jamais ses chaussettes de chambre, même avec ses pantoufles.

Lazy person's shoes

He stays all day in pajamas and lazy person's shoes.

Il reste toute la journée en pyjama et en souliers de feignant.