creux

/kʁø/

adjectivemasculineSing, Plur

hollow (having an internal cavity)

Le tronc de cet arbre est creux ; on pourrait y cacher quelque chose.

The trunk of that tree is hollow; you could hide something in it.

Synonyms:vide, creusé, cavité (noun)

adjectivemasculineSing, Plur

hollow, empty (lacking substance or sincerity)

Ses promesses sonnent creux : il n'a jamais tenu parole.

His promises sound hollow; he never followed through.

Synonyms:vide, vain, insignifiant

nounmasculineSing, Plur

hollow, hollowed place; indentation (physical dip or concavity)

Le creux de sa main contenait quelques pièces.

The hollow of his hand held a few coins.

Synonyms:trou, cavité, dépression

nounmasculineSing, Plur

lull, dip (period of reduced activity or traffic)

Il y a souvent un creux entre midi et deux dans ce quartier, les boutiques sont calmes.

There is often a lull between noon and two in this area; the shops are quiet.

Synonyms:trou, ralentissement, période creuse

nounmasculineSing, Plur

a pang of hunger; feeling a bit hungry

J'ai un creux, on prend quelque chose à grignoter ?

I'm a bit peckish; shall we get something to eat?

Synonyms:petite faim, envie de manger