English–French
“sole” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/səmɛl/
Example
Je dois changer les semelles de mes chaussures ce week-end.
I have to change the soles of my shoes this weekend.
How to say “sole” in French
“Sole” in French is semelle.
A shoe's protective base that contacts the ground, wears down over time, and can be renewed without replacing the whole shoe.
Example sentences with semelle
La semelle en caoutchouc de ces chaussures est abîmée.
The rubber sole of these shoes is damaged.
Tips for using semelle
- The repair verb ressemeler means to replace or renew a shoe's sole, so it is common in discussions of shoe repair.