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    Cruchot (en. Cruchot)

    /kʁu.ʃo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small vase or jug, often used for wine or other drinks.
    He served the wine in a terracotta jug.
    Il a servi le vin dans un cruchot en terre cuite.
    A counterfeit container, often of inferior quality.
    This plastic jug is not suitable for water.
    Ce cruchot fait en plastique ne convient pas pour l'eau.
    A colloquial way to refer to any container.
    He filled his jug with fruit juice.
    Il a rempli son cruchot de jus de fruits.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'cruche', derived from Italian 'caraffa'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look for trouble where none exists
    Looking for a problem where there is none.
    chercher midi à quatorze heures
    to have a pot-belly
    To have a bulging belly.
    avoir un ventre de cruchot
    to fill one's jug
    To fill something to its capacity.
    remplir son cruchot

    Related Words

    jug
    A larger container often used for serving liquids.
    cruche
    carafe
    A type of container often used for wine or water.
    carafe

    Slang Meanings

    A low-quality container.
    This jug won't last long.
    Ce cruchot ne tiendra pas longtemps.
    A person who behaves clumsily.
    He really is a clumsy person with his manners.
    Il est vraiment un cruchot avec ses manières.