crusted

• Se dit de quelque chose qui possède une croûte ou une couche externe dure, souvent formée par séchage ou vieillissement.

Describes something that has a hard outer layer or covering, often formed by drying or aging.

1. Covered with a hard layerB2formal

   Having a hard, dry outer layer or coating.

   crotté de croûte

   • The bread was crusted with seeds and herbs.
   • His boots were crusted with dried mud after the hike.
   • The old paint was crusted and peeling off the wall.

   Synonymescoatedcrustyencrustedhardened

   Antonymesbareuncoateduncovered

2. Formed into a crustB2formal

   Describing something that has developed a hardened surface, often due to age or exposure.

   Encroûté (formé en croûte)

   • The wound was crusted over and healing slowly.
   • The cheese was crusted with a layer of mold.
   • The lava had crusted into a dark, rocky surface.

   Synonymescrustyencrustedhardened

   Antonymesmoistsoft

• 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