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à crever

to death, extremely

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phrase Rare #38,654
to death, extremely Very informal. Often used to intensify an adjective or idea: une chaleur à crever = scorching heat.
FR: J’ai eu peur à crever pendant le film.
EN: I was terrified to death during the movie.

Quand on va se les fumer, ça sera le premier à crever.

When we take them out, he'll be the first to kick the bucket.

— La Cité des hommes (2007)

Tu cherches à crever, toi.

You're just looking for trouble.

— The Man From Nowhere (2010)

Il fait une chaleur à crever !

It's unbearably hot!

— Do the Right Thing (1989)

On s'ennuie à crever.

We're bored to death.

Tu cherches à crever ?

Are you looking to die?

— The Man From Nowhere (2010)

Ce connard tient à crever.

That asshole wants to die.

— Mother (2009)