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croquant
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (culinary)
a. crunchy
Ma fille n’aime pas ces biscuits. Ils ne sont pas assez croquants à son goût.My daughter doesn't like these cookies. They aren't crunchy enough for her taste.
b. crispy
Une bonne baguette doit être croquante à l’extérieur et moelleuse à l’intérieur.A good baguette should be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
c. crisp
Le riz est encore un peu croquant. Tu es sûr qu’il a cui assez longtemps ?The rice is still a little crisp. Are you sure it cooked long enough?
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
2. (culinary)
a. crunchiness
Ces biscuits sont très appréciés pour leur croquant.These cookies are very popular for their crunchiness.
b. crispiness
Nos chips sont faites maison et ont un croquant inégalé.Our chips are homemade and have an unbeatable crispiness.
c. crispness
Le croquant de cette tuile de nougatine se marie parfaitement avec le fondant de la glace.The crispness of this nougatine wafer pairs perfectly with the creaminess of the ice cream.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
3. (old-fashioned) (pejorative) (poor farmer)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
a. peasant
Ce n’est là qu’un croquant qui aura perdu son chemin. Le royaume en est plein.He’s just a peasant who must have lost his way. The kingdom is full of them.
b. beggar (pejorative)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Ce croquant-là mérite le cachot, Monseigneur.That beggar deserves to be thrown in the dungeon, Your Grace.
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