French word

croquer

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁoke/

Meaning

  • verbbite

Example

Je croque dans la pomme.

I bite into the apple.

Illustration for croquer (bite)

More examples

Il croque un biscuit en regardant la télé.

He bites into a cookie while watching TV.

Core concept

Teeth taking a small, crisp piece from a whole food, like a quick outline made with one sharp stroke.

Common phrases

  • croquer dans la pomme

    bite into the apple

  • croquer un biscuit

    bite into a cookie

Similar words

mordre: To bite into food or an object and tear it with the teeth.
mâcher: To chew food until it is broken into smaller pieces.
grignoter: To eat small amounts gradually by nibbling.

Definition in French

Prendre une bouchée en utilisant les dents, mordre légèrement pour enlever un morceau d'aliment.

Word origin

Croquer is an expressive French formation related to croc, 'fang' or 'hook', and associated with the sound of biting.

Usage tips

  • With a whole fruit, croquer dans une pomme is common, while croquer une pomme treats the apple as the direct object.

Other meanings

  • sketchverb

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