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frog

UK
/frɒg/
US
/frɔg/

Translations

frognoun
frogs
pl
UK
/frɒg/
US
/frɔg/
The frog jumped into the pond with a splash.
La grenouille a sauté dans l’étang avec un plouf.
chatDans l’expression « avoir un chat dans la gorge ».
She cleared her throat to get rid of the frog before beginning her speech.
Elle s’est raclé la gorge pour se débarrasser du chat dans la gorge avant de commencer son discours.
fourchetteAnatomie du sabot du cheval.
The farrier trimmed the horse's frog to prevent infection.
Le maréchal-ferrant a paré la fourchette du cheval pour éviter une infection.
Additional translations
FrançaisPéjoratif.
brandebourgFermeture décorative sur un vêtement.
cœur de croisementChemin de fer.
Synonyms
amphibian
toad
froglet
jumping creature
anuran
frogverb
frogged
Past Simple
frogged
Past Participle
frogging
Gerund
UK
/frɒɡ/
US
/frɑɡ/
détricoterTricot, couture.
After spotting the error, he had to frog the entire row of stitches.
Après avoir repéré l’erreur, il a dû détricoter toute la rangée de mailles.
chasserAvec des grenouilles comme objet direct.
They decided to frog by the pond to catch some for their biology project.
Ils ont décidé de chasser les grenouilles près de l’étang pour en attraper pour leur projet de biologie.
Additional translations
brandebourgerAvec des brandebourgs décoratifs.
Synonyms
take apart
pull out stitches
disassemble
rip out
rip
unravel
unpick
undo
frogadjective
UK
/frɒɡ/
US
/frɑɡ/
Used attributively (e.g., "frog legs")
de grenouilleAttributif.
Frog legs are considered a delicacy in many regions.
Les cuisses de grenouille sont considérées comme un mets délicat dans de nombreuses régions.
Synonyms
froglike
frog-like
froggy
ranine
raniform
amphibian
bufoid

Definitions

frognoun
A small tailless amphibian with a short squat body, moist smooth skin, and very long hind legs for leaping.
The frog jumped into the pond with a splash.
A device on a railway track that allows trains to cross from one track to another.
The train switched tracks at the frog to continue on its route.
A decorative clasp or fastener on a garment, especially a coat or jacket.
The coat was fastened with an ornate frog at the collar.
The V-shaped, elastic pad on the underside of a horse's hoof that aids in circulation and traction.
The farrier trimmed the horse's frog to prevent infection.
A hoarse croak or a temporary obstruction in the throat that makes speaking difficult (used chiefly in the phrase "a frog in one’s throat").
She cleared her throat to get rid of the frog before beginning her speech.
Offensive slang: a French person.
The soldiers derogatorily called the French scout a frog.
frogverb
To hunt or catch frogs.
They decided to frog by the pond to catch some for their biology project.
To unravel knitted or crocheted fabric in order to correct a mistake.
After spotting the error, he had to frog the entire row of stitches.
To decorate or fasten (a garment) with frogs (ornamental braid closures).
The costume designer frogged the jacket with silver cord for the performance.
frogadjective
Attributive. Relating to, made from, or resembling frogs.
Frog legs are considered a delicacy in many regions.
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