talons
In French, "heels" is translated as talons.
The term talons refers to shoes that have a raised part under the heel. It is a versatile term suitable for both men's and women's heels. When you want to say you are wearing heels, use the verb porter (to wear/to carry) with the phrase porter des talons.
What does it mean word for word?
The word talons literally means "heels".
How does it change in a sentence?
When describing the type of heels, the adjective follows the noun. For example, to say "high heels", you use the phrase talons hauts, where the adjective hauts (high) follows the noun talons.
Did you know?
- French uses talon to describe not just shoes, but also the 'heel' of a loaf of bread, the crusty end piece that is often discarded or given to children.
- While English speakers might say someone has 'high heels', a French speaker describing an extremely high heel might use the term talons aiguilles, which literally translates to 'needle heels'.
- The term talons is used in the expression talons d'Achille, which refers to a person's vulnerable point.
Examples in context
- Elle porte des talons hauts.She's wearing high heels.This sentence is useful for describing someone wearing high heels using talons.Tatoeba #1992424 by sacredceltic, translation #1991833 by Spamster
- Marie porte souvent des talons hauts.Mary often wears high heels.This sentence is useful for describing how often someone wears high heels using talons.Tatoeba #7965877 by Micsmithel, translation #5070077 by CK
- Ma mère n'aime pas porter des talons.My mother doesn't like wearing heels.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for wearing heels using talons.Tatoeba #11923435 by lbdx, translation #8593963 by CK
- J'aime tes talons !I love your heels!
- Je suis fan de tes escarpins !I'm a fan of your heels!
- Les talons de cette paire de chaussures sont élégants.The heels of this pair of shoes are elegant.
- Elle a enfilé des talons pour l'occasion.She put on heels for the occasion.
- Où as-tu acheté ces escarpins ? Ils sont magnifiques !Where did you buy those heels? They are gorgeous!
- Je préfère porter des escarpins plutôt que des baskets.I prefer wearing heels rather than sneakers.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are getting ready for a party.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu vas porter des talons ?Are you going to wear heels?
- EmmaOui, je préfère mes talons noirs.Yes, I prefer my black heels.
- GabrielC'est courageux, elles ont l'air très hautes.That's brave, they look very high.
- EmmaJe peux marcher avec des talons, Gabriel !I can walk in heels, Gabriel!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
