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    Soulier (en. Shoe)

    /su.lje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An object worn on the feet, often made of leather or fabric.
    She wore her new shoes to the party.
    Elle a mis ses nouveaux souliers pour la fête.
    A specific type of shoe with a particular shape.
    These velvet shoes are very elegant.
    Ces souliers en velours sont très élégants.
    A term used in some regions to refer to shoes in general.
    He has an impressive collection of shoes.
    Il a une collection de souliers impressionnante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'socalare', derived from 'soccus' referring to a type of shoe.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    putting on shoes
    Dressing up or getting ready to go out.
    mettre les souliers
    talking about one's shoes
    Boasting or promoting one's possessions.
    parler de ses souliers

    Related Words

    shoe
    An object worn on the feet.
    chaussure
    cobbler
    An artisan who makes shoes.
    bottier
    heel
    The part of the shoe that elevates the foot.
    talon

    Slang Meanings

    Shoes that are not of good quality.
    These old shoes are really junk.
    Ces vieux souliers, c'est vraiment de la camelote.
    Trendy shoes.
    Look at the shoes she's wearing, they're super trendy.
    Regarde les souliers qu'elle porte, ils sont super tendance.