Taille versus Pointure

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Taille versus Pointure

The answer suggested "taille" for size but, in immersion school in France, I learned that "pointure", not "taille", is the correct way to say size when it comes to shoes.

This question relates to:French writing exercise "At the shoe store"

Freeform Writing Exercise A2

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CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi J,

Please take a look at my answer to the same question asked a while ago.

https://progress.lawlessfrench.com/questions/view/taille-vs-pointure

 

Hope it helps!

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Taille versus Pointure

The answer suggested "taille" for size but, in immersion school in France, I learned that "pointure", not "taille", is the correct way to say size when it comes to shoes.

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