chaussures de basket
The English phrase "basketball shoes" is translated into French as chaussures de basket.
The term refers to a pair of bulky athletic shoes.
Meaning: pair of bulky athletic shoes (noun)
Did you know?
- The word basket is a pseudo-anglicism because it refers to the sport of basketball or the shoes themselves rather than a woven container.
- French speakers often use the term basket to refer to any type of sneaker or athletic shoe, not just those for basketball.
- The use of baskets for sneakers is far more common in France than in other French-speaking regions, such as Quebec, where other terms are preferred.
Examples in context
- Où puis-je acheter des chaussures de basketball ?Where can I buy basketball shoes?
- Mes nouvelles chaussures de basket sont blanches.My new basketball shoes are white.
- Il a oublié ses chaussures de basket.He forgot his basketball shoes.
- Où sont mes chaussures de basket ?Where are my basketball shoes?
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are in their living room preparing for a game.
- NathanTu as vu mes chaussures de basket ?Have you seen my basketball shoes?
- ChloéElles sont près de la porte, Nathan.They are near the door, Nathan.
- NathanMerci, Chloé, je les ai trouvées.Thanks, Chloé, I found them.
- ChloéBonne chance pour ton match !Good luck with your match!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries basket, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
