French · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Socks" in French: chaussettes
les chaussettes
Socks in French are les chaussettes, feminine plural. One sock is une chaussette. A pair is une paire de chaussettes.
Getting dressed
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How to pronounce chaussettes
Say it
leh show-SET
/le ʃo.sɛt/
leh show-SET. Chau like show; -settes with a clear t. Singular une chaussette.
"Socks" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| les chaussettes | socks Plural default. | Plural default. |
| une chaussette | a sock Singular. | Singular. |
| une paire de chaussettes | a pair of socks Shopping. | Shopping. |
| chaussettes dépareillées | mismatched socks Laundry joke. | Laundry joke. |
How to use chaussettes in real life
- 1Getting dressed
Où sont mes chaussettes noires ?
Where are my black socks?
Mes chaussettes.
- 2Store
Je cherche une paire de chaussettes chaudes.
I'm looking for a pair of warm socks.
Paire de chaussettes.
- 3Laundry
Il manque encore une chaussette dans le panier.
There's still one sock missing in the basket.
Une chaussette.
Mistakes English speakers make with chaussettes
Incorrect: Mes socks sont mouillées.
Correct: Mes chaussettes sont mouillées.
Use chaussettes.
Incorrect: Un chaussette.
Correct: Une chaussette.
Feminine: une chaussette.
Good to know
French laundry rooms are famous for the missing chaussette joke. In shops, sizes often list pointure alongside the pair.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Morning rush
ChatPal
Tu as vu mes chaussettes grises ?
Have you seen my gray socks?
You
Sur le radiateur. Tes chaussettes sèchent là.
On the radiator. Your socks are drying there.
ChatPal
Ah merci !
Ah thanks!
You
Dépêche-toi, on est en retard.
Hurry, we're late.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Socks" in French
How do you say socks in French?
Les chaussettes.
What is one sock?
Une chaussette.
How do you say a pair of socks?
Une paire de chaussettes.
How do you pronounce chaussettes?
show-SET.
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