sacred cow in French
sacred cow in French is vache sacrée, monstre sacré.
sacred cow in French
vache sacrée
(idiomatic) Something which cannot be tampered with, or criticized, for fear of public outcry. A person, institution, belief system, etc. which, for no reason other than the demands of established social etiquette or popular opinion, should be accorded respect or reverence, and not touched, handled or examined too closely.
monstre sacré
(idiomatic) Something which cannot be tampered with, or criticized, for fear of public outcry. A person, institution, belief system, etc. which, for no reason other than the demands of established social etiquette or popular opinion, should be accorded respect or reverence, and not touched, handled or examined too closely.
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What is "sacred cow" in French?
"sacred cow" in French is vache sacrée, monstre sacré.
Are there other ways to say "sacred cow" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sacred cow": vache sacrée, monstre sacré.
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