Cru (en. Believed)
/kʁy/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to food that has not been cooked.
Raw vegetables are often richer in nutrients.
Les légumes crus sont souvent plus riches en nutriments.
Which is raw, unprocessed.
This wine is very good in its raw form.
Ce vin est très bon sous sa forme crue.
Refers to an unrefined, raw state.
He has a very raw way of speaking, with no regard.
Il a une façon de parler très crue, sans égard.
Etymology
From Latin 'crudus', meaning 'raw, crude'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
raw apple
Refers to an apple that is not cooked.
cru de pomme
raw grape
Refers to grape that has not been processed.
cru de raisin
Related Words
cruelty
The character of what is cruel.
cruauté
culture
The set of knowledge and practices of a society.
culture
creativity
The ability to create.
créativité
Slang Meanings
In a vulgar context, refers to a brutal situation.
His speech was raw and barely acceptable.
Son discours était cru et à peine acceptable.
Refers to a person without a filter.
He is always very raw in his comments.
Il est toujours très cru dans ses commentaires.