10 Funny French Idioms With Animals
Did you know there are a lot of
French idioms where animals are quote
to express a person's feeling or a situation? French Studio has selected 10 of its favorites. If you use these idioms in your daily life you will sound like a native!
1) Give your tongue to the cat - In French: Donner sa langue au chat Meaning: to give up
2) To put a Rabbit - In French: Poser un lapin - Meaning: To stand somebody up
3) To be sick like a dog - In French: Etre malade comme un chien Meaning: To be very sick
4) Do a cold duck - In French: Faire un froid de canard - Meaning: It’s freezing
5) To eat like a sparrow - In French: Avoir un appétit d’oiseau Meaning: To have a small appetite
6) To be proud like a rooster - In French: Etre fier comme un coq Meaning: To be proud
7) To scamper off like a hare - In French: Détaler comme un lièvre Meaning: To leave very quickly
8) To take under one’s wings - In French: Prendre quelqu’un sous son aile Meaning: To protect someone
9) To be on feathers - In French: Se faire plumer - Meaning: To get soaked
10) To be as hungry as a wolf - In French: Avoir une faim de loup Meaning: To be very hungry
There are lots of others famous French idioms with animals. If you know some of them, share with us!
