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    Crève (en. Burst)

    /kʁɛv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Opening in an object, causing a loss of air or liquid.
    There is a flat in the tire of my car.
    Il y a une crève dans la roue de ma voiture.
    State of a person extremely tired or exhausted.
    After that run, I am exhausted.
    Après cette course, je suis crève.
    verb
    To make something burst.
    He popped the balloon while playing.
    Il a crevé le ballon en jouant.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'crepare' which means to burst.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    starving
    To be very hungry.
    crève de faim
    very hungry
    To be very tired.
    crève la dalle
    to die with dignity
    To die with dignity.
    crèver la tête haute

    Related Words

    puncture
    Action of bursting.
    crévaison
    burst
    State of being burst.
    crévé
    crackling
    Act of cracking or crackling.
    crépitement

    Slang Meanings

    To be very tired.
    After that evening, I am exhausted.
    Après cette soirée, je suis crève.
    To be on edge.
    I can't take it anymore, I'm exhausted.
    J'en peux plus, je suis crève.