French Proverbs

1 words in this vocabulary list

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

interjection a word or phrase that expresses a sudden or strong feeling or emotion

  • The phrase 'à bon chat, bon rat' is often used in French literature to describe a situation where both parties are evenly matched.
  • When it comes to negotiations, it's always 'à bon chat, bon rat' with those two - neither one is willing to back down.
  • In a game of wits, it's always 'à bon chat, bon rat' - no one can outsmart the other.
  • Their relationship can be described as 'à bon chat, bon rat' - they are constantly trying to outsmart each other.