What does cru in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word cru in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use cru in French.

The word cru in French means raw, wine, vineyard, unpasteurized, crude, coarse, crude, blunt, raw, bright, brilliant, raw mix, believe, believe, believe that, believe + [indicative], believe that + [indicative], think, think that, think you can do , think that you can do, think + [indicative], think that + [indicative], believe, believe in , believe in, believe in, think, think you are, believe, grow, grow, bareback, without foundations, with no foundations, good vintage, distiller, cognac cru, of your own invention, of your own invention, local, unpasteurized cheese, grand cru, great vintage, grand cru, I thought I was doing the right thing, Did I hear right?, cured ham, unpasteurized milk, ride bareback, Who would have believed it?, Who would have thought it?, get your head bitten off. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word cru

raw

adjectif (pas cuit)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

J'aime les carottes crues.

I love raw carrots.

wine

nom masculin (vin : appellation)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Ce cru de Bourgogne est très long en bouche.

This Burgundy wine has a very long finish.

vineyard

nom masculin (vin : terroir)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Ce cru de Beaujolais compte très peu de parcelles.

This vineyard in Beaujolais has very few plots of land.

unpasteurized

adjectif (lait : entier non pasteurisé)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Les meilleurs fromages sont ceux au lait cru.

The best cheeses are made with unpasteurized milk.

crude

adjectif (osé, choquant)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Cette histoire est trop crue pour des enfants.

This story is too crude for children.

coarse, crude, blunt

adjectif (sans ménagement)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Il m'a répondu avec des propos très crus.

He answered me with very coarse words.

raw

adjectif (Can (temps : humide et froid) (weather)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Le temps est plutôt cru aujourd'hui.

The weather is rather raw today.

bright, brilliant

adjectif (lumière : vif)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

J'avais du mal à m'habituer à la lumière crue.

I was finding it hard to get used to the bright light.

raw mix

nom masculin (construction (préparation pour faire du ciment)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Le cru se présente sous forme de pâte ou de poudre.

Raw mix can be in the form of either paste or powder.

believe

verbe transitif (admettre comme vrai)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Comment croire un tel ramassis de bêtises ?

How could you ever believe such a load of rubbish?

believe, believe that

(penser, être persuadé)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Je croyais vraiment qu'il avait terminé ses études.

I really thought (or: thought that) he had finished his studies.

believe + [indicative], believe that + [indicative]

(estimer, penser)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Je crois qu'il réussira cet examen.

I think he'll pass this exam.

think, think that

(penser)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Je crois qu'il va venir déjeuner avec nous.

I think (or: think that) he is coming to lunch with us.

think you can do , think that you can do

locution verbale (supposer)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Ce jockey croit pouvoir gagner la course.

That jockey thinks he can win the race.

think + [indicative], think that + [indicative]

locution verbale (imaginer [qch])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Je croyais l'avoir déjà vu avant. // Je crois me souvenir que c'est bientôt ton anniversaire, non ?

I believe I remember that your birthday is coming up, isn't it?

believe

verbe transitif (se fier à [qqn])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

C'est mon fils, je crois ce qu'il dit. Ne t'en fais pas, moi, je te crois.

He's my son and I believe what he says. Don't worry; I believe you.

believe in , believe in

verbe transitif indirect (être persuadé de l'existence)

Mon fils croit encore au Père Noël.

My son still believes in Father Christmas.

believe in

verbe transitif indirect (avoir confiance en [qqn])

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])

J'ai toujours cru en lui et je l'ai soutenu.

I have always believed in him and supported him.

think

verbe pronominal (avoir une impression)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

On se croirait au cirque ici.

You'd think you were at a circus.

think you are

verbe pronominal (familier (penser que l'on est)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Elle se croit drôle ? Cet équilibriste se croit invincible.

Does she think she's funny?

believe

verbe intransitif (croire en Dieu)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

"Oui, je crois" est le début du Credo.

"Yes, I believe" is the beginning of the Creed.

grow

verbe intransitif (se développer)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Son entreprise croît d'année en année.

Her business is growing year on year.

grow

verbe intransitif (pousser)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Au printemps, la végétation croît de jour en jour.

In the spring, plants grow day by day.

bareback

locution adverbiale (équitation : sans selle)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

without foundations, with no foundations

locution adverbiale (bâtiment : directement au sol)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

good vintage

nom masculin (bon vin)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

distiller

(distillateur)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Il reste encore quelques bouilleurs de cru ambulants.

cognac cru

nom masculin (classement des cognacs selon le terroir) (vine growth area)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Il existe 6 crus de cognac entérinés par décret depuis 1938.

of your own invention

locution adjectivale (imaginé par soi-même)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

of your own invention

locution adverbiale (qui vient de soi-même)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Je le connais, cette proposition n'est pas de son propre cru.

local

locution adjectivale (local, du coin)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

unpasteurized cheese

nom masculin (fromage au lait non pasteurisé) (dairy product)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

grand cru, great vintage

nom masculin (vin de très grande qualité)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Le Romanée-Conti est un prestigieux grand cru de Bourgogne.

grand cru

nom masculin (vin : terroir de très grande qualité)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Cette parcelle de Vosnes-Romanée est classée en grand cru.

I thought I was doing the right thing

(je croyais aider)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Did I hear right?

(il m'a semblé que)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

J'ai cru comprendre que tu allais te marier : félicitations !

Did I hear right? You're getting married? Congratulations!

cured ham

nom masculin (cuisse du porc fumée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Le jambon cru accompagne souvent la raclette ou le melon.

unpasteurized milk

nom masculin (lait non pasteurisé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

En vacances, nous avons goûté du lait cru à la ferme.

ride bareback

locution verbale (monter à cheval sans selle)

Who would have believed it?, Who would have thought it?

(qui peut croire cela ?)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

get your head bitten off

(figuré (ne pas être de taille) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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