🇫🇷 How to say

“foot” in French

pied
Illustration of "foot" in a French cultural setting
A child runs barefoot through the grass, wiggling their toes with delight as they feel the soft blades under their feet.

Usage note

Use 'pied' for both the singular 'foot' and plural 'feet'—it's the same word. In French culture, showing the soles of your feet is considered impolite in some situations.

Examples

  • J'ai mal au pied.

    My foot hurts.

  • Elle a de petits pieds.

    She has small feet.

  • Il met ses chaussettes sur ses pieds.

    He puts his socks on his feet.

Quick check

What does "pied" mean?

  • A. foot
  • B. Wednesday
  • C. paper
  • D. dress

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