Crânes (en. Skulls)

/kʁɛn/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The hard and protected part of the head that contains the brain.

The skulls of fossilized animals are often studied by paleontologists.

Les crânes des animaux fossiles sont souvent étudiés par les paléontologues.

The set of bones that form the skull.

She has a perfectly proportioned skull.

Elle a un crâne parfaitement proportionné.

The term is also used in art to refer to representations of death.

The painting shows skulls grouped together as a symbol of mortality.

Le tableau montre des crânes regroupés comme symbole de la mortalité.

From the Latin 'cranium', meaning 'skull'.

plastic skulls

Replica or toy shaped like a skull.

crânes en plastique

shaved skull

Reference to a very short haircut or a state of bare appearance.

crâne rasé

glass skull

Expression used to denote fragility in character.

crâne de verre

craniote

Related to the skull.

crâniote

craniofacial

Relating to the skull and face.

craniofacial

craniology

Science that studies the shape and structure of the skull.

craniologie

Informal designation for a person who shows off.

He's showing off, that guy with his skull.

Il se la joue, ce type avec son crâne.

Term used to refer to individuals perceived as tough or heavy.

Look at that skull, he doesn’t seem very friendly.

Regarde ce crâne, il n'a pas l'air d'être très sympathique.