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
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
rat d'égout
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
rat gris
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
rat noir
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
surmulot
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
souris
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
balancer
(intransitive, with on or out) To inform on someone; to betray someone to the police or authorities. [from 20th c.]
cafter
(intransitive, with on or out) To inform on someone; to betray someone to the police or authorities. [from 20th c.]
moucharder
(intransitive, with on or out) To inform on someone; to betray someone to the police or authorities. [from 20th c.]
What does "rat" mean?
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noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
"A rat scurried along the subway tracks."
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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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