Semelles (en. Soles)

/sə.mɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The bottom part of a shoe that ensures the protection and comfort of the foot.

Rubber soles provide excellent grip.

Les semelles en caoutchouc offrent une excellente adhérence.

Support element in the manufacturing of orthopedic shoes.

The podiatrist recommended orthopedic soles to correct posture.

Le podologue a recommandé des semelles orthopédiques pour corriger la posture.

Layer of material added inside a shoe for comfort.

I put gel soles for more comfort while walking.

J'ai mis des semelles en gel pour plus de confort pendant la marche.

Derived from the Latin 'semella' which means 'small part, piece'.

to have flat soles

To be clumsy or incompetent in one's actions.

avoir des semelles plates

soles of the wind

To leave quickly, to depart without warning.

les semelles de vent

to put the soles to the arch

To make a decision that requires reflection.

mettre les semelles à la voûte

shoe

Item worn on the feet, often associated with soles.

chaussure

insole

Anglo-Saxon term designating the inner covering of a shoe.

insole

orthopedic

Related to body and limb care, often associated with special soles.

orthopédique

Lead sole

He took a spectacular fall, he really has a lead sole!

Il a fait une chute spectaculaire, il a vraiment une semelle de plomb!

Upside-down soles

With his decisions, it seems like he always has his soles upside down.

Avec ses décisions, on dirait qu'il a toujours des semelles à l'envers.