noun, masculine/ʃo.sɔ̃/plural: chaussons
slipper (footwear); bootee; ballet shoe (UK), ballet slipper (US); sock; man's sock
“Pape avait des chaussons, et nous-autres on avait des chaussettes.” — Daddy had man's socks, and the rest of us had regular socks.
Synonyms: bas, chaussette, savate
From chausse + -on. Doublet of caleçon.