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rat in French

rat in French is rat, rat d'égout, rat gris — rat means a rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.

rat in French

rat
noun
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
rat d'égout
noun
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
rat gris
noun
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
rat noir
noun
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
surmulot
noun
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
souris
noun
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
balancer
verb
(intransitive, with on or out) To inform on someone; to betray someone to the police or authorities. [from 20th c.]
cafter
verb
(intransitive, with on or out) To inform on someone; to betray someone to the police or authorities. [from 20th c.]
moucharder
verb
(intransitive, with on or out) To inform on someone; to betray someone to the police or authorities. [from 20th c.]

What does "rat" mean?

  1. noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
    "A rat scurried along the subway tracks."
  2. verb Informally, to inform on someone to the authorities; to betray someone's trust.
    "He ratted on his friends to avoid getting in trouble himself."
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rat in a sentence

  • A rat scurried along the subway tracks.
  • He ratted on his friends to avoid getting in trouble himself.

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What is "rat" in French?

"rat" in French is rat, rat d'égout, rat gris. rat means: A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.

How do you use "rat" in a sentence?

Example: "A rat scurried along the subway tracks." In French, "rat" is rat, rat d'égout, rat gris.

Are there other ways to say "rat" in French?

Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "rat": rat, rat d'égout, rat gris, rat noir, surmulot, souris.

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