solecommon nounSyllable DecompositionsoleEtymologyexpandfrom Latin solea.Definitions1. The lower hollow part of a hoof.anatexpand2. A piece of land subject to crop rotation.agricultureexpandLes soles de cette ferme ne sont pas égales.La sole de froment est plus forte cette année qu'à l'ordinaire.3. A flat wooden piece placed in a frame.architectureexpand4. A wooden piece supporting the props of a mine.expand5. The lower wall (the 'floor') of an oven.expand6. One of the species of marine bony fish of various families, often flat fish (flat like sandals) and oval-shaped (in France, usually refers to the common sole).zoologieexpandPluralsolesTranslationsgerman:Seezungeenglish:soleitalian:soglioladutch:zeetongSee alsosoléaire (adj.) soléaire (cn.) solette (cn.)