Cracher (en. Spit)

/kʁa.ʃe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Expel a liquid from the mouth with force.
He spat his gum on the sidewalk.
Il a craché son chewing-gum sur le trottoir.
Produce a noise by expelling air or liquid.
The steam engine spat out steam.
Le vapeur a craché de la vapeur.
Express something intensely, often violently.
She unleashed her anger on him.
Elle a craché sa colère sur lui.

Etymology

From old French 'crasher', derived from Latin 'crassare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spill the beans
Reveal a secret or information.
cracher le morceau
spit fire
Speak with anger or violence.
cracher des flammes
spit venom
Express negative feelings or hatred.
cracher son venin

Related Words

saliva
Liquid produced by the salivary glands.
salive
spurt
Rapid flow of a liquid or vapor.
jet
insult
Offensive or degrading remarks.
insulte

Slang Meanings

Speak in a casual or direct manner.
He expressed his opinion without a filter.
Il a craché son avis sans filtre.
Emit disparaging remarks.
She spoke ill of her ex during the conversation.
Elle a craché sur son ex pendant la conversation.