cordonnerie
The English phrase "shoe repair shop" is translated into French as cordonnerie.
The term cordonnerie refers to the physical establishment where shoes and other footwear are repaired. It can also be used to describe the craft or profession of shoe repair itself.
Which one should you use?
While cordonnerie refers to the shop or the craft, the word cordonnier is used to refer to the person, such as a shoemaker or cobbler, who performs the repairs.
How does it change in a sentence?
cordonnerie is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- In many French cities, small cordonneries have survived by becoming hybrid shops that also offer key cutting and basic locksmith services. This makes them much more than just footwear repair hubs.
- While a cordonnier repairs shoes, a person who makes new shoes from scratch is technically a bottier. In modern French, the two roles have largely merged, but the distinction remains in classical literature.
- The word cordonnerie shares its root with the word cordon, which means 'cord' or 'string' in English. This refers to the historical use of laces and cords in the construction and fastening of footwear.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, je dois réparer mes chaussures. Où puis-je trouver une cordonnerie?Hello, I need to repair my shoes. Where can I find a shoe repair shop?
- Excusez-moi, savez-vous s'il y a une cordonnerie près d'ici?Excuse me, do you know if there is a shoe repair shop nearby?
- J'ai besoin de faire réparer mes chaussures. Pouvez-vous me recommander un bon cordonnier?I need to get my shoes repaired. Can you recommend a good shoemaker?
- Je cherche une cordonnerie près d'ici.I am looking for a shoe repair shop near here.
- La cordonnerie est ouverte le samedi.The shoe repair shop is open on Saturdays.
- Il y a une petite cordonnerie au coin de la rue.There is a small shoe repair shop on the corner of the street.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are walking down the street together.
- GabrielRegarde, il y a une cordonnerie ici.Look, there is a shoe repair shop here.
- EmmaC'est parfait pour mes bottes, Gabriel.That is perfect for my boots, Gabriel.
- GabrielTu veux entrer dans la cordonnerie ?Do you want to go into the shoe repair shop?
- EmmaOui, je vais demander un prix.Yes, I am going to ask for a price.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cordonnerie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
