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How do you say "sock" in French?
la chaussette
In French, "sock" is la chaussette.
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Pronunciation
Break chaussette into sounds, knowing that the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced; u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo".
Grammar notes
la chaussette is feminine. Its plural is Chaussettes.
Example sentence
Une chaussette a disparu dans la lessive.
One sock went missing in the wash.
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How to remember la chaussette
Think of chaussette as sounding a little like an English word tucked inside it, and let that echo carry the meaning of sock.
Related words
- jacket la veste
- scarf l' écharpe
- pajama le pyjama
- tie la cravate
- sandal la sandale
- boot la botte
- slipper la pantoufle
- sneaker la basket
- jewelry les bijoux
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Questions about la chaussette
How do you pronounce la chaussette?
Break chaussette into sounds, knowing that the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced; u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo".
Is la chaussette masculine or feminine?
la chaussette is feminine. la chaussette is feminine. Its plural is Chaussettes.
How is la chaussette used in French?
la chaussette is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Une chaussette a disparu dans la lessive. (One sock went missing in the wash.).
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