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    Cruche (en. Jug)

    /kʁyʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Definition_text: A vase or container used to hold liquids.
    Example_sentence: The jug is ceramic and decorated with floral patterns.
    La cruche est en céramique et ornée de motifs floraux.
    Definition_text: A vase usually round in shape with a narrow neck.
    Example_sentence: She filled the jug with fresh water for dinner.
    Elle a rempli la cruche d'eau fraîche pour le dîner.
    Definition_text: A pejorative term for a person considered simple-minded.
    Example_sentence: Don't be a fool, think a little before you speak.
    Ne sois pas une cruche, réfléchis un peu avant de parler.

    Etymology

    Etymology_origin: The word 'jug' comes from the Latin 'crucius', meaning containers, vase.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: to play the fool
    Meaning: To act naively or foolishly.
    faire la cruche
    Phrase: to have a jug for a head
    Meaning: To be a bit simple-minded.
    avoir une cruche en tête

    Related Words

    Related_word: bent
    Description: Referring to an arc movement or a curved object.
    croche
    Related_word: small jug
    Description: Small jug.
    cruchon

    Slang Meanings

    Meaning: A somewhat ridiculous or clumsy person.
    Example: He acted the fool again by falling down the stairs.
    Il a encore fait le cruche en tombant dans les escaliers.
    Meaning: Someone who does not understand things well.
    Example: Don't be a fool, try to keep up with the conversation.
    Ne sois pas une cruche, essaie de suivre la conversation.