chaussures à talons
The English phrase "heel shoes" is translated into French as chaussures à talons.
This phrase refers to shoes that have a raised part under the heel to lift the back of the foot. If you want to specify that the heels are high, you can say chaussures à talons hauts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of chaussures (shoes) and à talons (with heels).
Which one should you use?
While chaussures à talons is the standard term, you may encounter more specific words. escarpins refers specifically to classic high-heeled pumps, and talons hauts is used to mean "high heels" specifically.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The phrase souliers à talons is a common informal way to say "shoes with heels" in Canadian French.
Did you know?
- The French term talon is also used to describe the 'heel' of a loaf of bread, referring to the end crust.
- In French fashion contexts, talons aiguilles literally translates to 'needle heels', which is the standard term for stiletto heels.
- French has a specific term talons compensés for wedge heels, which literally translates to 'compensated heels'.
Examples in context
- Marie porte de magnifiques talons hauts pour la soirée.Marie is wearing stunning high heels for the party.
- Elle adore collectionner des escarpins de différentes couleurs.She loves collecting high-heeled shoes in various colors.
- J'ai acheté de beaux talons pour la fête de ce soir.I bought beautiful heels for tonight's party.
- Elle adore porter ses souliers à talons pour sortir danser.She loves wearing her heels to go dancing.
- Julie aime porter des talons hauts pour se sentir plus élégante.Julie likes wearing high heels to feel more elegant.
- Où est-ce que tu as acheté tes magnifiques escarpins noirs ?Where did you buy your stunning black high-heeled shoes?
- J'adore tes nouveaux talons, ils te vont à merveille !I love your new heels, they suit you perfectly!
- Ces souliers à talons sont parfaits pour la soirée.These shoes with heels are perfect for the party.
- Je cherche des chaussures à talons confortables.I am looking for comfortable heel shoes.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are getting ready for a party.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu portes des chaussures à talons ?Are you wearing high heels?
- ManonOui, mais elles me font mal aux pieds.Yes, but they hurt my feet.
- GabrielTu devrais mettre des chaussures plates alors.You should wear flat shoes then.
- ManonNon, je préfère garder mes chaussures à talons.No, I prefer to keep my high heels.
