Univext Univext TRY FOR FREE

Learn more about this word

📖

Donner sa langue au chat

Literally 'to give one's tongue to the cat,' this means you have no idea what the answer is and you stop trying. It is frequently used when playing riddles or games.

🗣️

Examples in context

Je ne trouve pas la solution, je donne ma langue au chat.

I can't find the solution; I give up.

Donne-moi la réponse, je donne ma langue au chat.

Give me the answer; I give up.

💬 Become bilingual with our teacher Umi

Umi will correct your pronunciation, grammar, and teach you how to respond naturally.

Start for free