French · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Shoes" in French: chaussures
les chaussures
Shoes in French are les chaussures (feminine plural). Mes chaussures means my shoes. Une chaussure is one shoe; people still shop for une paire de chaussures.
Home entry
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How to pronounce chaussures
Say it
show-SUR
/ʃo.syʁ/
Chaussures is roughly show-SUR. Ch like sh; soft French r. Final s silent in isolation.
"Shoes" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| les chaussures | shoes Default plural. | Default plural. |
| une paire de chaussures | a pair of shoes Buying. | Buying. |
| mes chaussures | my shoes Possession. | Possession. |
| enlever ses chaussures | to take off one's shoes Entering homes. | Entering homes. |
How to use chaussures in real life
- 1Home entry
Enlève tes chaussures, s'il te plaît.
Take off your shoes, please.
Tes chaussures.
- 2Shop
Je cherche des chaussures de marche.
I'm looking for walking shoes.
Des chaussures.
- 3Morning rush
Où sont mes chaussures noires ?
Where are my black shoes?
Mes chaussures.
Mistakes English speakers make with chaussures
Incorrect: Les shoes.
Correct: Les chaussures.
Use chaussures.
Incorrect: Mon chaussure for a pair.
Correct: Mes chaussures / une paire de chaussures.
A pair is plural or une paire de…
Good to know
Many French homes expect shoes off at the door. In shops, shoe sizes use the European pointure system.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before entering an apartment
ChatPal
Tu laisses tes chaussures ici ?
Are you leaving your shoes here?
You
Oui. Mes chaussures sont trempées.
Yes. My shoes are soaked.
ChatPal
Je te prête des chaussettes sèches.
I'll lend you dry socks.
You
Merci, trop gentil.
Thanks, too kind.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shoes" in French
How do you say shoes in French?
Les chaussures.
One shoe?
Une chaussure; a pair is une paire de chaussures.
How do I say my shoes?
Mes chaussures.
How do you pronounce chaussures?
Show-SUR.
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