English–French

“spit” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁaʃe/

Example

Ne crache pas par terre.

Don't spit on the ground.

Illustration for cracher (spit)

How to say “spit” in French

“Spit” in French is cracher.

A mouth forcefully sends saliva or another liquid outward, with the same outward projection extending to figurative attacks.

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

Example sentences with cracher

Il a craché sur la voiture de son voisin.

He spat on his neighbor's car.

Tips for using cracher

  • In cracher son venin, the object is figurative and means expressing spite or malice rather than expelling liquid.

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