French Idiom · Native
Ça craint
That sucks / That's bad / That's risky
Pronunciation: sah KRAN
Meaning
A very informal and versatile expression used to describe a situation as unpleasant, bad, or risky. Its exact nuance depends on context.
Example
Il pleut encore, ça craint pour notre pique-nique !
It's raining again, that sucks for our picnic!
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Ça craint out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a native-level French idiom.