French Size Converter

Questions, answered

What is a size 38 in France in US sizes?

A French 38 is a US 6 and a UK 10 in most French brands, Sézane among them. Some brands cut a little smaller or larger, so check the brand’s own chart before you order.

What is a US size 8 in France?

A French 40. For women’s clothes, take the US size and add 32: US 4 is a French 36, US 6 a 38, US 8 a 40.

How do French shoe sizes compare to US sizes?

For women, a French 38 is about a US 7 to 7.5 and a 39 about a US 8 to 8.5. For men, a French 42 is about a US 8.5 to 9. Charts differ by half a size between brands, and French shoes rarely come in half sizes.

How do French bra sizes work?

The band is in centimetres and is 15 higher than the European band: a US 34B is a European 75B and a French 90B. Cups A to D are the same letters; a European E is a US DD.

What is my men’s suit size in France?

Add 10 to the US size: a US 40 jacket is a French 50, a US 42 a French 52. Shirts are sold by collar in centimetres: a 15.5 inch collar is a 39 or 40.