Semelle (en. Sole)

/sə.mɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Element in contact with the ground of a shoe.

The sole of my new shoes is very comfortable.

La semelle de mes nouvelles chaussures est très confortable.

Part of a manufacturing system or product that supports weight or pressure.

The sole of this mechanical part is designed to withstand heavy loads.

La semelle de cette pièce mécanique est conçue pour résister à des charges lourdes.

Layer of material used in shoes to enhance comfort.

I added an orthopaedic insole for more support.

J'ai ajouté une semelle orthopédique pour plus de soutien.

From Latin 'solella', diminutive of 'sola', meaning 'sole', 'base'.

to put one's foot in it

To say something awkwardly.

mettre les pieds dans le plat

to have an orthopaedic insole

To have support in one's shoes for foot problems.

avoir une semelle orthopédique

shoe

Clothing worn on the feet.

chaussure

insole

Part of the shoe on which the foot rests, often removable.

semelle intérieure

outsole

Part of the shoe that is in contact with the ground.

semelle extérieure

To feel crushed or overwhelmed.

I'm so tired, I feel like I have a sole on my back.

Je suis tellement fatigué, j'ai l'impression d'avoir une semelle sur le dos.

A term to describe a heavy or clumsy step.

He walks like a sole, heavy and ungraceful.

Il marche comme une semelle, lourd et peu délicat.