Creusée (en. Dug)
/kʁøze/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a space that has been dug out or removed.
The trench dug for drainage is visible.
La tranchée creusée pour le drainage est visible.
Refers to an object that has been dug out.
The pond dug in the garden attracts frogs.
Le bassin creusé dans le jardin attire les grenouilles.
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to dig', of Latin origin 'crusare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be dug
Means to have an empty space or a cavity.
être creusé
to dig into a subject
To delve deeply into a subject.
creuser un sujet
to dig the earth
To make a hole in the ground.
creuser la terre
Related Words
to dig
To make a hole or a cavity by removing earth.
creuser
hollow
Which has no content, empty.
creux
to excavate
To remove earth or materials to create a space.
excaver
Slang Meanings
To have deep thoughts.
He is someone who has really dug into his thoughts on this subject.
C'est quelqu'un qui a vraiment creusé sa réflexion sur ce sujet.
To conduct in-depth research.
He always digs to find the truth in matters.
Il creuse toujours pour trouver la vérité dans les affaires.