quand on parle du loup, on en voit la queue

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French[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Literally, when you speak of the wolf, you'll see his tail.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /kɑ̃.t‿ɔ̃ paʁ.l(ə) dy lu | ɔ̃.n‿ɑ̃ vwa la kø/
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Phrase[edit]

quand on parle du loup, on en voit la queue

  1. speak of the devil and he shall appear

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