In French the word for rat is “rat”. The word “rat” can be used as both a noun and a verb and it is pronounced somewhat differently depending on how it is used. When used as a noun it is pronounced “raht” (rhymes with “cat”) and when used as a verb it is pronounced “rahtee” (rhymes with “party”).
There are a few different ways that you can use the word “rat” in a sentence. As a noun it can mean either a real rat (as in a rodent) or it can be used as a slur to describe a person who is considered to be unpleasant or disliked. For example you might say “Il y a un rat dans mon jardin” (There is a rat in my garden) or “C’est un rat” (He’s a rat).
As a verb “rat” can mean to tell on someone (to rat them out) or to abandon them. For example you might say “Je ne vais pas le rat” (I’m not going to rat him out) or “Il a raté son examen” (He flunked his exam).
So there you have it! A quick summary of how to say “rat” in French.
How do you say ‘rat’ in French?
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