cirer les chaussures

Meaning

A natural French expression used to convey: polish the shoes.

Example

Cire les chaussures puis laisse-les sécher.

Polish the shoes and let them dry.

Practice tips

• Practice cirer les chaussures out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this French expression is for advanced-level learners.

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