Croisilles (en. Crosses)

/kʁwazij/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Set of small crosses or cross-shaped motifs.

The croisilles were visible in the tapestry that adorned the wall.

Les croisilles étaient visibles dans la tapisserie qui ornait le mur.

Decorative details often used in architecture.

The croisilles were finely crafted on the church's vaults.

Les croisilles étaient finement travaillées sur les voûtes de l'église.

From the French 'croisille', derived from 'croix'.

to be in the croisilles

To be in a complicated network.

être dans les croisilles

cross

Christian symbol representing the crucifixion of Jesus.

croix

motif

Repetitive drawing or figure used in art.

motif

ornament

Decorative element added to an object.

ornement

Refers to a complicated situation.

This matter is full of croisilles, I don’t understand anything.

Cette affaire est pleine de croisilles, je n'y comprends rien.

Used to talk about a mess.

Everything is in croisilles in my room after the party.

Tout est en croisilles dans ma chambre après la fête.