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    Crâne (en. Skull)

    /kʁan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The set of bones that protect the brain.
    The human skull is made up of several bones.
    Le crâne humain est composé de plusieurs os.
    The upper part of the head.
    He injured his skull by falling.
    Il s'est blessé au crâne en tombant.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'cran', derived from Latin 'cranium'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a shaved head
    to have very short or shaved hair.
    avoir le crâne rasé
    to rack one's brains
    to put in effort to think.
    se casser le crâne
    to show off
    to act proud, to boast.
    crâner

    Related Words

    flat skull
    A flattened skull shape.
    crâne plat
    cranial meter
    Instrument for measuring the skull.
    crâniomètre

    Slang Meanings

    To show off
    Look at him, he's still showing off with his new car.
    Regarde-le, il fait encore le crâneur avec sa nouvelle voiture.
    To have a well-shaped head
    She has a well-shaped head, her hairstyle highlights her face.
    Elle a un crâne bien fait, sa coiffure met en valeur sa tête.