croquer

to crunch, to bite into

verb kroh-KEH Rare

Also means

to sketch, to be pretty

Usage Note

Croquer primarily means to crunch or bite into something crisp (croquer une pomme). It also means to sketch quickly (croquer un portrait). The adjective croquant (crisp) and the noun un croque-monsieur (a toasted ham-and-cheese sandwich) share the same root. Informally, elle est à croquer means 'she's adorable'.

Examples

"Elle croque une pomme après l'école."

Natural Translation

She bites into an apple after school.

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