French Conversation · Level 48
74 words
French word
croix
Pronunciation
IPA/kʁwa/
Meaning
- feminine nouncross
Example
Le drapeau a une croix au centre.
The flag has a cross in the center.
More examples
Il a marqué d'une croix la case correspondante.
He marked the corresponding box with a cross.
Core concept
A cross-shaped mark stands out on a surface, where it can show a choice, a correction, or a recognizable design.
Common phrases
marquer d'une croix
mark with a cross
Similar words
coche: A check mark on paper or a screen indicating a selection.
case: A square box on paper or a screen where a selection mark can be placed.
signe: A written mark or sign that represents something.
symbole: A figure or sign representing a meaning or concept.
Definition in French
Marque en forme de croix employée pour indiquer une sélection, une correction ou une annotation, et par extension la figure composée de deux traits qui se croisent.
Word origin
The French noun croix developed from Latin crux through Old French crois, while its modern spelling and pronunciation arose through historical change.
Usage tips
- In forms and ballots, mettre une croix means to mark a choice with a cross, whereas cocher usually means to add a check mark.
Other meanings
- crucifixnoun
Related words
- croisécrossedadjective