It is interesting that speakers of many languages seem to use expressions involving animals, the French being no exception. Here are 15 examples of popular French idioms featuring our furry friends:
1) Arriver comme un chien dans un jeu de quilles – To turn up when least needed. (Literally: To turn up like a dog in a game of skittles).
2) Bon chien chasse de race – Like father, like son. (Literally: A good dog hunts good stock).
3) À bon chat bon rat – Tit for tat. (Literally: A good rat for a good cat).
4) Avoir un chat dans la gorge – To have a frog in one’s throat. (Literally: To have a cat in one’s throat). Continue reading