Creusés (en. Dug)

/kʁøze/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that has been reduced in depth.
The holes dug in the ground were visible.
Les trous creusés dans le sol étaient visibles.
Used to describe an empty space or a cavity resulting from digging.
The ditches dug for rainwater drainage left a mark on the ground.
Les fossés creusés pour l'évacuation des eaux pluviales gauche une empreinte sur le terrain.

Etymology

From the verb 'to dig', which comes from the Latin 'cavare' meaning 'to empty'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to dig one's own grave
To put oneself in a difficult position.
creuser son propre trou
to dig into the subject
To deepen a subject or a question.
creuser le sujet

Related Words

dig
To make a hole in the ground or in a material.
creuser
hollow
Describes a depressed part or a cavity.
creux

Slang Meanings

To feel empty or depressed.
After that breakup, I feel so hollow.
Après cette rupture, je me sens tellement creusé.
To have dark or sad thoughts.
He has moments when he feels hollow, without energy.
Il a des moments où il se sent creusé, sans énergie.