chaussette

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A soft piece of clothing worn on the foot.
Practice using chaussette in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Cette chaussette est trop petite.
    This sock is too small.
  • Mets des chaussettes propres.
    Put on clean socks.
  • Elle a acheté une paire de chaussettes rouges.
    She bought a pair of red socks.
  • J’ai perdu une chaussette.
    I lost a sock.
  • Mes chaussettes sont dans le tiroir.
    My socks are in the drawer.

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Meanings

Clothing for the foot

noun
clothing
neutral
A soft covering for a foot, usually worn inside a shoe and often reaching the ankle or calf.

Examples

  • J’ai perdu une chaussette.
    I lost a sock.
  • Mets des chaussettes propres.
    Put on clean socks.
  • Cette chaussette est trop petite.
    This sock is too small.
  • Elle a acheté une paire de chaussettes rouges.
    She bought a pair of red socks.
  • Mes chaussettes sont dans le tiroir.
    My socks are in the drawer.

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Etymology

A diminutive of chausse, an older word for a covering of the leg or foot.

FAQ

What does chaussette mean?

It means sock.

Is chaussette masculine or feminine?

It is feminine: une chaussette.

What is the plural of chaussette?

The plural is chaussettes.

Is a chaussette worn inside a shoe?

Usually yes, over the foot and under the shoe.

How do you say a pair of socks in French?

Une paire de chaussettes.

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