French Conversation · Level 70
59 words
French word
creux
Pronunciation
IPA/kʁø/
Meaning
- masculine nounhollow
Example
Il y a un creux dans le tronc de cet arbre.
There is a hollow in the trunk of this tree.
More examples
J'ai un creux, je vais manger quelque chose.
I'm hungry, so I'm going to eat something.
Core concept
A sunken pocket where solid material is absent or pushed inward.
Common phrases
avoir un creux
to feel hungry
le creux de la main
the hollow of the hand
le creux de la vague
the trough of a wave
Similar words
trou: An opening or hole in an object or the ground.
vide: A state of having no contents or being empty.
Definition in French
Espace vide à l'intérieur d'une chose ou dépression dans une surface formant une cavité.
Word origin
The noun creux developed from the Old French form creus, meaning hollow or recessed.
Usage tips
- In the phrase j'ai un creux, creux means mild hunger rather than a physical cavity.