French word

craquant

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁakɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectivecute

Example

Ton chien est craquant.

Your dog is cute.

Illustration for craquant (cute)

More examples

Quel bébé craquant !

What a cute baby!

Core concept

A tiny animal or object whose endearing appearance makes a smile difficult to resist.

Common phrases

  • un bébé craquant

    a cute baby

  • un regard craquant

    an irresistible gaze

Similar words

mignon: Small, cute, and pleasing to look at.
adorable: So lovable that it strongly attracts affection.
attachant: Endearing through a charming personality or mannerisms.

Definition in French

Qui suscite une forte tendresse et donne envie de serrer dans les bras à cause de son aspect attendrissant.

Word origin

Craquant developed from craquer, whose figurative sense includes giving in emotionally, and came to describe someone or something irresistibly charming.

Usage tips

  • Craquant is an expressive, familiar compliment and often sounds more emotionally enthusiastic than the neutral adjective mignon.

Other meanings

  • charmingadjective
  • irresistibleadjective
  • crunchyadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • craquerlose one's patienceverb
  • craquageloss of patiencenoun

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