crust

• Substantif désignant la couche extérieure dure du pain, de la pâtisserie, de la pizza ou de la surface terrestre.

A noun referring to the outer, hard layer of bread, pastry, pizza, or the earth's surface.

1. Bread crustA1formalculinary

   The hard outer surface of a loaf of bread.

   Croûte du pain

   • She prefers to eat the crust of the bread.
   • The crust of this baguette is perfectly crispy.
   • He cut off the crusts from his sandwich.

   Synonymesoutsiderindshell

2. Pie crustA2formalculinary

   The pastry covering or base of a pie.

   Croûte de tarte

   • The pie crust was golden and flaky.
   • She rolled out the dough for the crust.
   • This recipe makes a delicious buttery crust.

   Synonymespastrypie shellshell

3. Earth's crustB2formalscientific

   The outermost solid layer of the Earth.

   croûte terrestre

   • The Earth's crust is composed of tectonic plates.
   • Volcanic eruptions occur when magma breaks through the crust.
   • Scientists study the crust to understand geological history.

• Verbe signifiant former ou se couvrir d'une couche externe dure ou d'une croûte.

A verb meaning to form or become covered with a hard outer layer or crust.

1. Form a hard outer layerB2formalculinary

   To form or develop a hard, crisp outer surface, especially on food.

   Former une croûte

   • The bread crusted beautifully in the hot oven.
   • Let the pie crust for 10 minutes before serving.
   • The cheese on top crusted into a golden brown layer.

   Synonymescakeencrusthardenincrust

2. Become covered with a hard layerB2formal

   To become covered with a hard, brittle surface, often due to drying or cooling.

   former une croûte

   • The lava crusted as it hit the cold water.
   • The mud crusted on his boots after the hike.
   • The paint crusted over in the can after being left open.

   Synonymescakeencrusthardensolidify