crosse
/kʁɔs/feminine
The English phrase "lacrosse stick" is translated into French as crosse.
The term crosse refers specifically to the instrument used to play the sport of lacrosse.
Meaning: instrument in lacrosse (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun crosse is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/kʁɔs/
Did you know?
- In French slang, the word crosse can be used to describe a dishonest person or a crook.
- In a religious context, a crosse refers to the ornate staff carried by bishops and abbots.
- In its original sense, crosse did not mean a piece of sports equipment, but rather a 'shepherd's staff'.
Examples in context
- Je vais m'entraîner avec le bâton de crosse demain matin.I will practice with the lacrosse stick tomorrow morning.
- Il utilise sa crosse pour marquer un but.He uses his stick to score a goal.
- Sa crosse est très légère.His lacrosse stick is very light.
- Je dois nettoyer ma crosse.I need to clean my lacrosse stick.
- Elle a acheté une nouvelle crosse.She bought a new lacrosse stick.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are at the sports equipment store.
- LéaRegarde cette belle crosse, Hugo.Look at this beautiful lacrosse stick, Hugo.
- HugoElle est parfaite pour toi.It is perfect for you.
- LéaEst-ce que ta crosse est aussi bonne ?Is your lacrosse stick as good?
- HugoOui, la mienne est très solide.Yes, mine is very sturdy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lacrosse stick” translations and entries crosse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crosse, CC BY-SA 4.0.
