Also means
crude, harsh (light, color)
Usage Note
cru describes uncooked food (légumes crus) and harsh, unfiltered things like une lumière crue ('harsh light') or blunt speech. The feminine form is crue; note it also means 'flood' (en crue = 'in flood') as a separate noun. Do not confuse with cuit (cooked).
Examples
"Il mange des légumes crus chaque matin."
Natural Translation
He eats raw vegetables every morning.
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