answersLogoWhite

0

It started out as "frog eaters", as frog legs actually were eaten in France. It then became frogs as it's shorter and easier to say.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What do you call a french frog wearing sandals?

Phillipe Flop


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 are frog and snals call in french?

frog is called la grenouille (feminine)snail is called l'escargot (masculine), plural: les escargots


If Slippy's last name is Toad why do people call him a frog?

because he looks like a frog


Why do people call the Red-Eyed Tree Frog the Red-Eyed Leaf Frog?

They call it that because it usually sits on leaves and eats them.


Do the English call the French frogs?

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.


What do you call French people?

They are the French.


What is french word for frog?

A frog is called 'une grenouille' (fem.) in French.


What do you call a frog in rain it a joke?

Would you call the frog a wet toad? Maybe you could call it a damp frog?


Why are frog legs served in Vietnam?

Frog's Legs, as a cuisine item in Vietnam, can be traced to the French colonial heritage of the country. Since frog's legs are a French delicacy, it spread to the Vietnamese people under their authority.


What do french people call farther Christmas?

The french call him père Noël


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).