This is the 2821st most frequent French word.
cran
"Cran" in French means "notch," "determination," or "guts" depending on the context.
In this sentence, "cran" refers to a notch or catch used in mechanical devices for holding something securely.
Cette porte a besoin d'être réparée car son cran ne tient plus.
This door needs to be repaired because its catch no longer holds.
Here, "cran" means courage or determination, highlighting a person's resilience.
Elle a montré beaucoup de cran face au danger.
She showed a lot of grit in the face of danger.
In this example, "cran" is used to describe a level or position in a series of incremental adjustments.