chaussures
The French phrase for shoes is chaussures.
chaussures is a general term used to refer to footwear worn to protect and support the human foot.
Which one should you use?
chaussures is a general term for all types of footwear. In contrast, you might use more specific terms for different styles, such as baskets for sneakers or bottes for boots.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The formal term souliers is primarily used by French Canadians.
How does it change in a sentence?
While chaussures is the common plural form used when referring to a pair, the singular la chaussure refers to a single shoe.
Did you know?
- In French, the word chausson refers specifically to a slipper, but it also describes a crescent-shaped pastry like a 'turnover'.
- The phrase on n'est pas chaussé can be used colloquially to mean someone is unprepared or lacks the necessary tools for a task.
- If you use the word mocassins, you are referring to a specific loafer style that traces its name back to indigenous North American footwear traditions.
Examples in context
- Aère ces chaussures !Air out those shoes!This sentence is useful for learning how to use the verb to air out with chaussures.Tatoeba #9034947 by Aiji, translation #2981358 by AlanF_US
- Il vend des chaussures.He sells shoes.This sentence is useful for practicing the verb to sell with chaussures.Tatoeba #12052447 by Amastan, translation #2865462 by Amastan
- Où sont les chaussures ?Where're the shoes?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of chaussures.Tatoeba #335969 by trotter, translation #18105 by Zifre
- Je dois acheter de nouvelles chaussures pour le travail.I need to buy new shoes for work.
- J'ai acheté de magnifiques souliers pour le mariage.I bought beautiful shoes for the wedding.
- J'adore tes nouvelles baskets, où les as-tu achetées ?I love your new sneakers, where did you buy them?
- Attends, je mets mes godasses et je suis à toi.Wait, I'll put on my shoes and I'll be with you.
- 442 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are getting ready to go out.
- GabrielManon, tes chaussures sont prêtes ?Manon, are your shoes ready?
- ManonOui, je les ai trouvées.Yes, I found them.
- GabrielElles sont très élégantes.They are very elegant.
- ManonMerci, je suis contente de les porter.Thanks, I am happy to wear them.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
