French word

pantoufle

Pronunciation

IPA/pɑ̃tufl/

Meaning

  • feminine nounslipper

Example

Enlevez vos pantoufles avant d'entrer.

Take off your slippers before entering.

Illustration for pantoufle (slipper)

More examples

Après une longue journée, je mets mes pantoufles.

After a long day, I put on my slippers.

Core concept

A soft, low-heeled indoor shoe that keeps the foot warm at home.

Common phrases

  • mettre des pantoufles

    put on slippers

  • enlever ses pantoufles

    take off one's slippers

  • paire de pantoufles

    pair of slippers

Similar words

chausson: A light, soft shoe for indoor wear, typically made from cloth or felt.
chaussette: A fabric foot covering worn next to the skin to keep feet warm and absorb perspiration.
mule: A light shoe that leaves the heel uncovered and may be worn indoors or outdoors.

Definition in French

Chaussure d'intérieur, généralement sans talon, portée à la maison pour le confort et la chaleur des pieds.

Word origin

French borrowed pantoufle from Italian pantofola, which supplied the name for this kind of comfortable indoor footwear.

Usage tips

  • Pantoufle is feminine, so standard forms include une pantoufle, la pantoufle, and mes pantoufles.

Opposites

Related words

  • pantouflardhomebodynoun
  • pantouflerrelax at homeverb

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