escarpin

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian scarpino, from scarpa (“shoe”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛs.kaʁ.pɛ̃/

Noun

escarpin m (plural escarpins)

1. high-heeled woman's shoe

Usage notes

• used for shoes with stiletto heels and a generally open design. It may be closed- or open-toed and strappy (sandal-like) or simple (court shoe-like). By contrast, heeled shoes with thick soles or with wedge heels are referred to as compensées (platforms), and closed lace-up shoes as bottines (à talon) (ankle boots, booties).

Further reading

• “escarpin”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.

Anagrams

• pinceras