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    Crasse (en. Dirt)

    /kʁas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of something that is very dirty.
    Filth has accumulated on the kitchen floor.
    La crasse s'est accumulée sur le sol de la cuisine.
    Dirty substance that accumulates.
    He had to clean the grime off the car engine.
    Il a dû nettoyer la crasse du moteur de la voiture.
    State of neglect or lack of hygiene.
    The filth in this old house is terrifying.
    La crasse dans cette vieille maison fait peur.

    Etymology

    Derived from the old word 'crasa', which means 'dirty'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in filth
    Living in conditions of great filth.
    vivre dans la crasse
    to pick up the filth
    Making an effort to clean or rid of dirt.
    ramasser la crasse
    to wipe the slate clean of the dirt
    Eliminating any traces of dirt or bad memories.
    faire table rase de la crasse

    Related Words

    filthy person
    A particularly dirty place.
    crassier
    filthy woman
    A neglected person.
    crassière
    filthy
    One who is particularly dirty or full of grime.
    crasseux

    Slang Meanings

    Disorderly person.
    Stop hanging around, you're really filthy.
    Arrête de traîner, tu es vraiment crasse.
    Dirty, disgusting thing.
    That movie was filthy, I don't want to see it again.
    Ce film était crasse, je ne veux pas le revoir.