chaussure/ʃo.syʁ/
noun · A2 · Frequency 1101
nounfeminine
Meanings
shoe
Refers to footwear covering the foot, generally worn singly or in pairs.
the shoe industry
Refers to the industry or commercial sector involved in manufacturing and selling shoes.
Examples
Cette chaussure est trop étroite pour mon pied gauche.
This shoe is too narrow for my left foot.
J'ai nettoyé ma chaussure avant d'entrer dans la maison.
I cleaned my shoe before entering the house.
La chaussure française investit davantage dans des matériaux recyclés.
The French shoe industry is investing more in recycled materials.
Collocations
- chaussure de sportsports shoe
- industrie de la chaussureshoe industry
Common mistakes
J’ai acheté une chausure de sport.
J’ai acheté une chaussure de sport.
The current lemma chaussure is spelled with two s’s; learners often omit one and write the nonexistent form chausure.
Related words
synonymsouliershoe, boot (protective covering for the foot)
nounfeminine
Meanings
shoe
Refers to footwear covering the foot, generally worn singly or in pairs.
the shoe industry
Refers to the industry or commercial sector involved in manufacturing and selling shoes.
Examples
J'ai nettoyé mes chaussures avant de sortir.
I cleaned my shoes before going out.
Ces chaussures sont confortables, même après plusieurs heures de marche.
These shoes are comfortable, even after several hours of walking.
La région compte plusieurs entreprises spécialisées dans les chaussures.
The region has several companies specializing in the shoe industry.
Collocations
- chaussure de sportsports shoe
- industrie de la chaussureshoe industry
Common mistakes
J’ai acheté une chausure de sport.
J’ai acheté une chaussure de sport.
The current lemma chaussure is spelled with two s’s; learners often omit one and write the nonexistent form chausure.
Related words
synonymsouliershoe, boot (protective covering for the foot)