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    Creuser (en. Dig)

    /kʁøze/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To create a void by removing earth or a substance.
    He dug a hole in the garden to plant a tree.
    Il a creusé un trou dans le jardin pour planter un arbre.
    To deepen knowledge or reflection.
    He will need to dig into the subject to understand all its nuances.
    Il devra creuser le sujet pour comprendre toutes ses nuances.
    To reveal or explore a subject in depth.
    Investigators must dig to find the truth behind this case.
    Les enquêteurs doivent creuser pour trouver la vérité derrière cette affaire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'crusare', meaning to dig or to bury.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rack one's brain
    To think intensely about a problem.
    creuser le cerveau
    to dig a trench
    To create a separation or a dispute between two parties.
    creuser un fossé
    to dip into one's savings
    To use saved money for a project or necessity.
    creuser dans ses économies

    Related Words

    excavation
    The act of removing earth to create a hole.
    excavation
    to search
    To examine a place thoroughly in search of something.
    fouiller
    then
    To work on a land to obtain water or other resources.
    puis

    Slang Meanings

    To be intensely interested in something.
    He’s really digging into his project; he won’t give up!
    Il creuse vraiment dans son projet, il ne lâche rien !
    To look for problems where there are none.
    Stop digging; you’re worrying about nothing important.
    Arrête de creuser, tu te fais du souci pour pas grand-chose.