die Crème
cream
A sweet, soft food made from milk, cream, eggs, or other ingredients and served as a dessert or used as a filling.
EXAMPLE
Zum Nachtisch gab es eine Crème mit frischen Beeren.
For dessert, there was a cream with fresh berries.
die Crème
cream / elite
die Crème, die Crèmes
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Meanings
die Crème
cream
A soft preparation, usually containing fat, applied to the skin or hair for care or treatment.
EXAMPLE
Sie trägt jeden Morgen eine Crème auf ihr Gesicht auf.
She applies a cream to her face every morning.
die Crème
elite
The most distinguished or influential group within a society or a particular field.
EXAMPLE
Bei dem Empfang traf sich die Crème der internationalen Geschäftswelt.
The elite of the international business world gathered at the reception.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Crème, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| plural | die Crèmes |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Crème |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Crème | die Crèmes die Crèmen |
| accusative | die Crème | die Crèmes die Crèmen |
| dative | der Crème | den Crèmes den Crèmen |
| genitive | der Crème | der Crèmes der Crèmen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
When referring to the sweet dish, 'Crème' (cream) is often combined with ingredients or flavors, for example 'Vanillecrème' (vanilla cream) or 'Schokoladencrème' (chocolate cream). 'Crème als Füllung' (cream as a filling) is also a typical combination.
EXAMPLE
Die Torte ist mit einer leichten Crème gefüllt.
The cake is filled with a light cream.
Personal care products
In its cosmetic sense, 'Crème' (cream) is often used with body parts or actions related to personal care: you apply a cream to the skin ('eine Crème auf die Haut auftragen') or let it soak in ('sie einziehen lassen').
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Duschen trägt er eine feuchtigkeitsspendende Crème auf seine Hände auf.
After showering, he applies a moisturizing cream to his hands.
Figurative meaning
In the sense of 'Elite' (elite), 'Crème' (elite) often appears in the phrase 'die Crème der ...' (the elite of ...). This usage is somewhat elevated and is especially common in journalistic writing or texts about society.
EXAMPLE
Bei der Preisverleihung versammelte sich die Crème der europäischen Filmszene.
The elite of the European film scene gathered at the awards ceremony.
In real life
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