chaussettes
The English phrase "socks" is translated into French as chaussettes.
chaussettes refers to clothing worn on the feet that covers the heel and toes and fits inside shoes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, Canada, some people may use the term bas to mean socks.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is une chaussette. Because the word is feminine, the plural indefinite article used for "some socks" is des chaussettes.
Did you know?
- The French expression avoir le moral dans les chaussettes literally means 'to have one's morale in one's socks'. It is used to describe feeling deeply depressed or discouraged.
- French has a specific term, chaussette orpheline, which translates to 'orphan sock' for a sock whose partner has disappeared.
- The word chaussette is a diminutive of chausse, which once referred to any leg covering. This means chaussettes literally translates to 'little stockings'.
Examples in context
- Elle mit des chaussettes.She put on socks.This sentence shows how to use chaussettes when describing the act of putting them on.Tatoeba #4947738 by sacredceltic, translation #1479259 by weihaiping
- Où sont mes chaussettes ?Where are my socks?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of your chaussettes.Tatoeba #6677267 by felix63, translation #6684972 by Eccles17
- Où sont tes chaussettes ?Where are your socks?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of someone else's chaussettes.Tatoeba #10288308 by Micsmithel, translation #7000348 by Eccles17
- Je dois acheter de nouvelles chaussettes.I need to buy new socks.
- Elle porte des chaussettes blanches.She is wearing white socks.
- Les chaussettes sont dans le tiroir.The socks are in the drawer.
- Tu as mis tes chaussettes?Did you put on your socks?
- Je cherche mes bas noirs, où est-ce que je les ai rangés ?I'm looking for my black socks, where did I put them?
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Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are getting ready to go for a walk.
- HugoTu as pris tes chaussettes ?Did you take your socks?
- ChloéOui, j'ai mis des chaussettes bleues.Yes, I put on blue socks.
- HugoTrès bien, n'oublie pas tes chaussures.Very good, don't forget your shoes.
- ChloéJe suis prête, Hugo.I am ready, Hugo.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
