English–French

“cramp” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁɑ̃p/

Example

Ce matin, j'ai eu une crampe au pied.

This morning, I had a cramp in my foot.

Illustration for crampe (cramp)

How to say “cramp” in French

“Cramp” in French is crampe.

A sudden muscle spasm grips a localized spot with sharp pain before easing.

Full entry for crampe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with crampe

Pendant la course, j'ai eu une crampe au mollet.

During the race, I got a cramp in my calf.

Tips for using crampe

  • In crampe, the final e is silent, the p is pronounced, and the vowel has the French nasal sound.

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