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    Craquement (en. Crack)

    /kʁak.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A dry noise, similar to a crackling sound.
    I heard a cracking sound in the attic during the night.
    J'ai entendu un craquement dans le grenier pendant la nuit.
    A noise caused by the movement or breaking of an object.
    The cracking of the ice under my feet made me shiver.
    Le craquement de la glace sous mes pieds m'a fait frissonner.
    A sound produced by a joint, often in a medical context.
    He felt a crack in his knee while running.
    Il a ressenti un craquement au niveau de son genou en courant.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'craquer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cracking of branches
    Sound produced by branches that break.
    craquement de branches
    cracking of ice
    Characteristic sound when the ice cracks.
    craquement de la glace
    cracking of joints
    Sound produced by the joints during certain movements.
    craquement des articulations

    Related Words

    to crack
    To produce a dry noise or to fissure.
    craquer
    crack
    Similar sound in English, often used to designate a sudden noise.
    crack
    crevice
    A crack in a material, particularly ice or earth.
    crevasse

    Slang Meanings

    A sudden noise, often unexpected.
    He made a crack that startled everyone.
    Il a fait un craquement qui a fait sursauter tout le monde.
    A moment of tension or stress, often related to pressure.
    The meeting ended with a crack, leaving everyone uncomfortable.
    La rencontre s'est terminée sur un craquement, laissant tout le monde mal à l'aise.