Ça craint
That sucks
Language note: Literally 'it fears', but means something is bad or risky.
Culture note: A popular expression of disapproval or disappointment.
Context: One friend shares that their bicycle broke down earlier, which was inconvenient.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ça
[sah]
That sucks
Used when something is negative or unfavorable.
Il pleut tout le week-end, ça craint.
It's raining all weekend, that sucks.
craint
[kran]
fears
Literally means to fear but used to express something bad.
Perdre son travail, ça craint.
Losing your job, that sucks.
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