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    Rats (en. Rats)

    /ʁat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Rodent of the family Muridae, characterized by an elongated body and a long tail.
    Rats often search for food in garbage.
    Les rats cherchent souvent de la nourriture dans les déchets.
    Dishonest or treacherous person.
    He was called a rat after betraying his friends.
    Il a été traité de rat après avoir trahi ses amis.
    In colloquial language, refers to individuals considered repugnant.
    He was behaving like a rat in that situation.
    Il se comportait comme un rat dans cette situation.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'rattus', which already designated the same animal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give rats
    To inform or betray someone.
    donner des rats
    to be like a rat
    To be very cautious or sneaky.
    être comme un rat

    Related Words

    mouse
    Small rodent of the same order as rats.
    souris
    rodent
    Member of the order of rodents, which includes rats and mice.
    rongeur
    filthy
    State or situation dirty, often associated with the presence of rats.
    malpropre

    Slang Meanings

    Traitor or unreliable individual.
    He really acted like a rat by letting down his friends.
    Il a vraiment agi comme un rat en laissant tomber ses amis.
    Person considered worthless.
    This crook is just a rat in this world.
    Cet escroc n'est qu'un rat dans ce monde.