croquer
French → English
(art) To sketch: to depict a person or scene quickly with a few characteristic lines
Le caricaturiste a réussi à croquer le politicien en quelques traits d'esprit.
(English) The caricaturist managed to sketch the politician with a few witty strokes.
Elle adore croquer les passants qu'elle observe depuis la terrasse du café.
(English) She loves to sketch the passersby she observes from the cafe terrace.
(slang) To blow: to squander or spend a large sum of money very quickly
Il a réussi à croquer tout son héritage en moins de deux ans à Las Vegas.
(English) He managed to blow his entire inheritance in less than two years in Las Vegas.
Ne va pas croquer tout ton pognon dans des gadgets inutiles !
(English) Don't go blowing all your money on useless gadgets!
Entry ID: fr:en:croquer · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary