crâne
skull; cranium
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/kʁɑn/
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Cultural Note
'Crâne' can also be used as an adjective meaning bold or audacious in literary French. The catacombs of Paris contain the skulls and bones of six million people, making 'le crâne' a symbol tied to Parisian history.
📝 Example Sentences
Il s'est fracturé le crâne en tombant.
He fractured his skull in a fall.
Le crâne protège le cerveau.
The skull protects the brain.