Correct translation of ski-boot

Alan R.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Correct translation of ski-boot

I have checked with 3 different dictionaries i.e. Le Robert de Poche, Harrap’s Shorter French and English dictionary and Wordreference online. Each one defines ski boot as “après-ski” as opposed to “botte de neige” . 

Which is the correct response?

Asked 4 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Alan, 

It depends what is meant by ski boot. If you mean the boot that fits into your ski  it will be ,

chaussure de ski.

But if you’re talking about the boot you wear around to walk in the snow it will be ,

chaussure/ botte après-ski.

Botte de neige is just a general term for any boots suitable for walkingin the snow.

Take a look at the following commercial site selling such items -

https://www.chaussures-apresski.com/

Hope this helps!

Correct translation of ski-boot

I have checked with 3 different dictionaries i.e. Le Robert de Poche, Harrap’s Shorter French and English dictionary and Wordreference online. Each one defines ski boot as “après-ski” as opposed to “botte de neige” . 

Which is the correct response?

Sign in to submit your answer

Don't have an account yet? Join today

Ask a question

Find your French level for FREE

Test your French to the CEFR standard

Find your French level
I'll be right with you...