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    Creusé (en. Dug)

    [kʁøze]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which has undergone hollowing.
    The hole has been dug for several days.
    Le trou est creusé depuis plusieurs jours.
    Which appears empty or depressed.
    His gaze was hollowed by fatigue.
    Son regard était creusé par la fatigue.
    Related to a space that has been deepened.
    The bottom of the pool was hollowed to accommodate divers.
    Le fond de la piscine était creusé pour accueillir des plongeurs.

    Etymology

    The word 'hollowed' is derived from the verb 'to hollow', coming from the Latin 'crusare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to dig a hole
    To make an excavation in the ground.
    creuser un trou
    to dig one's own grave
    To act in a way that harms oneself.
    creuser son propre tombeau
    life is hollow
    Means that life lacks meaning or substance.
    la vie est creuse

    Related Words

    to hollow
    Action of making a hole or cavity in a material.
    creuser
    hollow
    State of what lacks matter or thickness.
    creux
    exploitation
    Action of taking advantage of a hollowed space for various uses.
    exploitation

    Slang Meanings

    To feel negatively affected.
    After this bad news, I feel really hollowed.
    Après cette mauvaise nouvelle, je me sens vraiment creusé.
    To be depressed or apathetic.
    Since he lost his job, he is hollowed.
    Depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi, il est creusé.