English–French

“crust” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁut/

Example

J'aime manger la croûte du pain.

I like eating the crust of the bread.

Illustration for croûte (crust)

How to say “crust” in French

“Crust” in French is croûte.

The crisp outer barrier that forms when the surface of bread bakes and dries.

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

Example sentences with croûte

Je laisse toujours la croûte du pain pour les oiseaux.

I always leave the bread crust for the birds.

Tips for using croûte

  • Croûte also denotes a scab or the Earth's crust, so context distinguishes the bread sense from other outer layers.

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