English–French

“skull” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁan/

Example

Le crâne protège le cerveau.

The skull protects the brain.

Illustration for crâne (skull)

How to say “skull” in French

“Skull” in French is crâne.

A hard bony shell enclosing the brain and forming the base of the face.

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

Example sentences with crâne

J'ai mal au crâne depuis ce matin.

I've had a headache since this morning.

Tips for using crâne

  • The noun is masculine: un crâne, with plural crânes; the final s is silent.

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