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Poser un lapin

Literally 'to place a rabbit,' it means to fail to show up for a scheduled meeting or date. It is a very common way to express social disappointment.

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Examples in context

Elle ne vient pas, elle m'a posé un lapin.

She isn't coming; she stood me up.

Il est impoli de poser un lapin à ses amis.

It is impolite to stand your friends up.

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