Croûte (en. Crust)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Bread crust.
The crust of the bread often makes a noise when it breaks.
La croûte du pain fait souvent du bruit quand on la casse.
Cheese rind.
For cheese, it's better to remove the rind before serving.
Pour le fromage, il vaut mieux ôter la croûte avant de servir.
Earth's crust.
The Earth's crust is the solid part of the Earth.
La croûte terrestre est la partie solide de la Terre.
Pizza crust.
I love the pizza crust well browned.
J'aime la croûte de pizza bien dorée.

Etymology

From the Latin 'crusta' meaning crust or bread crust.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bread crust
Outer part of bread, often crispy.
croûte de pain
Earth's crust
Outer layer of the Earth.
croûte terrestre
cream crust
Dessert where a crust forms due to cooking.
croûte à la crème

Related Words

crust
An alternative form of the same notion.
croute
cake
A sweet food often covered with a crust.
gâteau
pie
A dessert or savory dish with a crust.
tarte

Slang Meanings

A crust in slang can refer to a boring or uninteresting person.
He really is such a crust with his boring stories.
Il est vraiment une croûte avec ses histoires ennuyeuses.
In some circles, it can refer to a person who enjoys tasteless food.
Stop eating like a crust!
Arrête de manger comme une croûte !