creux

Questions

What does creux mean?

Used in English only in the expression en creux . Thus, engraving en creux is engraving in intaglio, or by sinking or hollowing out the design.

How to pronounce creux

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “creux”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “creux” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.