chaussette
/ʃo.sɛt/feminine
The English word sock is translated into French as chaussette. Wiktionary also lists bas.
Meaning: covering for the foot (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| chaussette | /ʃo.sɛt/ /ʃosɛt/ (Louisiana) |
feminine |
| bas | /ba/ /bɑ/ |
Canada, masculine |
The term is used to describe a covering for the foot.
Which one should you use?
While chaussette refers to a standard sock, bas often refers to longer hosiery or stockings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canada, specifically in Québec, the word bas is commonly used to mean a sock. Additionally, some speakers in Québec may use the term bas de laine to refer to a sock.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of chaussette is chaussettes. The word bas is the same in both singular and plural forms.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃo.sɛt/
Did you know?
- In the 16th century, men wore bas-de-chausses, which were garments that covered the legs and were often attached to a doublet.
- The word chaussette is a diminutive form, essentially meaning a 'little' version of a larger foot covering.
- If you use the word bas in a musical context in France, you will be talking about the 'bass' register, not your footwear.
Examples in context
- J'ai perdu une chaussette.I lost a sock.This sentence is useful for saying you lost a chaussette.Tatoeba #7416333 by Rockaround, translation #8897969 by Mario8286
- Il me manque une chaussette.I'm missing a sock.This sentence is useful for saying you are missing a chaussette.Tatoeba #10288304 by Micsmithel, translation #1891025 by CK
- Tu as un trou dans ta chaussette.There is a hole in your sock.This sentence is useful for describing a hole in a chaussette.Tatoeba #8100071 by Katastrauff, translation #18089 by Zifre
- Ma chaussette a un trou.My sock has a hole.
- Je préfère mettre des socquettes avec mes baskets.I prefer wearing ankle socks with my sneakers.
- Est-ce que tu peux me passer une paire de chaussettes courtes, s'il te plaît ?Can you pass me a pair of short socks, please?
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan is getting dressed for the day.
- NathanOù est ma chaussette bleue ?Where is my blue sock?
- LéaElle est sous le lit, Nathan.It is under the bed, Nathan.
- NathanMerci, je ne la voyais pas.Thanks, I didn't see it.
- LéaTu devrais ranger ta chaussette.You should put your sock away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sock” translations and entries chaussette, bas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bas, chaussette, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
