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They do. The French call them "rosbif" (from "roastbeef") as well.
Of course, both of these terms "frog" and "rosbif" are seen as derisive and usually not used in polite conversation.
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Who gave the french the nickname frogs?
As far as I know, it's because they eat them. (Frog legs are considered a delicacy.)
What is the slang word which the French call the English and what do the English call the French?
The French call the English "les Rosbifs" The English call the French "Froggies" It is interesting that both are food related.
How did the french and English meet?
They met in a pub over Frogs legs and British ale.
What is 'avoir des cuisses de grenouille' when translated from French to English?
Have the frogs legs.
Is French for frogs?
'Grenouille' (fem.) is the French noun for 'frog' in English. Pronounced "greh-noo-ee" (audio sample in link)The French word for frog is "grenouille". It is feminine, so it would be la grenouille (the frog), or une grenouille (a frog). The plurial is les grenouilles (the frogs), or des grenouilles (some frogs).
What is English translation of internet in french?
the French also call it internet.
What do frogs call their young?
Frogs call their young tadpolls.
What do the French call the Lake District?
If you are referring to the area of the English countryside, the French call it "le Lake District".
What do the french call dover?
The English port of Dover is called Douvres in French
What do you call pelican in french?
Pelican is spelled the same in English and french
Why do the English call the strait between great Britain and the mainland the strait of dover and the french call it pas-de-calais?
The English call it the Strait of Dover because it is named after the town of Dover on the English side. The French call it Pas-de-Calais because it is named after the Calais region on the French side.
What is the French name for the English Channel?
The English Channel is called "la Manche" in French. (Perhaps this is because the shape resembles a broomstick or shirt sleeve, two other meanings of the word.)
