English–French

“raw” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁy/

Example

La viande est crue.

The meat is raw.

Illustration for cru (raw)

How to say “raw” in French

“Raw” in French is cru.

A food in its uncooked form, before heat changes its texture or taste.

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

Example sentences with cru

Je mange du poisson cru.

I eat raw fish.

Tips for using cru

  • As a noun, un cru can refer to a wine-producing area or its wine, so the article and context distinguish that use from the adjective.

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