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semelle

sole (of shoe)

noun seh-MEL Rare

Also means

insole, outsole

Usage Note

Semelle refers to the bottom layer of a shoe that contacts the ground; a semelle intérieure is the removable insole, while a semelle extérieure is the outer sole. The expression ne pas quitter quelqu'un d'une semelle means to stick to someone like a shadow.

Examples

"La semelle de ma chaussure est usée."

Natural Translation

The sole of my shoe is worn out.

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