croquant — meaning in English

English meaning

• crisp adj Firm and easily broken, in a satisfying way (used for food, fabric, or air).
• crunchy adjective Making a crunching sound when bitten or crushed; crisp.

Senses

croquant is used for these senses in English:

• crisp Not limp; firm, stiff; not stale or wilted; fresh; also, effervescent, lively.
• crunchy Likely to crunch, especially with reference to food when it is eaten.

crisp — full definition

1. adj Firm and easily broken, in a satisfying way (used for food, fabric, or air).
2. adj Clear, sharp, and precise.
3. noun British English: a thin fried slice of potato sold as a snack (called a "chip" in American English).

crunchy — full definition

1. adjective Making a crunching sound when bitten or crushed; crisp.
2. adjective Informal: having a health-conscious, natural, or hippie lifestyle.

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