English–French

“hollow” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁø/

Example

Il y a un creux dans le tronc de cet arbre.

There is a hollow in the trunk of this tree.

Illustration for creux (hollow)

How to say “hollow” in French

“Hollow” in French is creux.

A sunken pocket where solid material is absent or pushed inward.

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

Example sentences with creux

J'ai un creux, je vais manger quelque chose.

I'm hungry, so I'm going to eat something.

Tips for using creux

  • In the phrase j'ai un creux, creux means mild hunger rather than a physical cavity.

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