French word

chaussette

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃosɛt/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsock

Example

Où est ma chaussette ?

Where is my sock?

Illustration for chaussette (sock)

More examples

Je dois jeter ma chaussette trouée.

I have to throw away my holey sock.

Core concept

A washable fabric sleeve for the foot that sits inside a shoe and protects the foot from friction and moisture.

Common phrases

  • une paire de chaussettes

    a pair of socks

  • enfiler une chaussette

    put on a sock

  • une chaussette trouée

    a holey sock

Similar words

collant: Thin, stretchy clothing that closely covers the feet and entire legs.
bas: A thin fabric stocking extending from the foot to the thigh.
socquette: A short, thin sock reaching the ankle.
chausson: A soft-soled indoor slipper that keeps the feet warm.

Definition in French

Petit vêtement en tissu qui couvre le pied, porté à l'intérieur de la chaussure pour le confort et l'hygiène.

Word origin

Chaussette is formed from Old French chausse with -ette; chausse belongs to a word family linked to Latin calceus, meaning shoe.

Usage tips

  • For two socks, French commonly uses une paire de chaussettes, while chaussette alone refers to one sock.

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