babies
The English phrase 'mary jane' is translated into French as babies when referring to a type of shoe.
In the context of footwear, babies refers to a specific type of shoe. Note that in French slang, the term Beuh is an informal word used by younger generations to refer to cannabis.
Meaning: type of shoe (noun)
Related words
Did you know?
- In some French fashion catalogs, you might see the term escarpins à bride used as the formal equivalent to describe the same silhouette.
- In French-speaking fashion circles, babies is often treated as a technical term rather than a casual word, despite its simple appearance.
- In high-end French boutiques, you might see 'babies' written in the plural, but it is treated as a single category of footwear rather than a count of multiple babies.
Examples in context
- J'ai acheté de la beuh hier soir.I bought some Mary Jane last night.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are shopping for clothes in a boutique.
- ManonRegarde ces jolies babies en cuir.Look at these pretty leather Mary Janes.
- LucasElles sont très élégantes, Manon.They are very elegant, Manon.
- ManonTu penses que je devrais les acheter ?Do you think I should buy them?
- LucasOui, elles iraient très bien avec ta robe.Yes, they would go very well with your dress.
