French word

pointure

Pronunciation

IPA/pwɛ̃tyʁ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounshoe size

Example

Quelle est ta pointure ?

What is your shoe size?

Illustration for pointure (shoe size)

More examples

Ma pointure est 38.

My shoe size is 38.

Core concept

A shoe's numbered fit label matched to the length of the foot.

Common phrases

  • ta pointure

    your shoe size

  • ma pointure

    my shoe size

  • changer de pointure

    change shoe size

Similar words

taille: A number indicating clothing size or body size.
mesure: A value obtained by measuring the size or amount of something.
tour de pied: A measurement of the circumference of the foot.

Definition in French

Indication chiffrée servant à choisir une chaussure adaptée à la longueur du pied.

Word origin

French pointure derives from point with the suffix -ure; point descends from Latin punctum, meaning a point or measured reference.

Usage tips

  • Pointure is feminine, so the standard question is "Quelle est ta pointure ?"; clothing sizes use taille instead.

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