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Usages of la semelle
Je refais mes lacets parce que la semelle de ma chaussure droite bouge un peu.
I retie my shoelaces because the sole of my right shoe is a little loose.
À la boutique, la vendeuse demande ma pointure et cherche une paire avec une semelle plus souple.
At the shop, the saleswoman asks me for my shoe size and looks for a pair with a softer sole.
Si la semelle se décolle encore, je rapporterai ces chaussures et je demanderai la même pointure en noir.
If the sole comes loose again, I will bring these shoes back and ask for the same size in black.
Je crois que la semelle de ma chaussure commence à se décoller.
I think the sole of my shoe is starting to come off.
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