chaussure

shoe

noun shoh-SÜR Less Common

Usage Note

Chaussure is the standard word for a shoe; the plural chaussures refers to a pair of shoes. The compound chaussure à talon means a high-heeled shoe. The related verb chausser means to put on shoes or to fit (shoe size), as in je chausse du 40 (I take a size 40). Chaussette (sock) and chausson (slipper) share the same root.

Examples

"Elle a acheté de nouvelles chaussures."

Natural Translation

She bought new shoes.

Literal Translation

She has bought of new shoes

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