quand on parle du loup, on en voit la queue in French

IPA: /kɑ̃.t‿ɔ̃ paʁ.l(ə) dy lu | ɔ̃.n‿ɑ̃ vwa la kø/ Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-Lepticed7-quand on parle du loup, on en voit la queue.wav

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Etymology: Literally, “when you speak of the wolf, you'll see his tail”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|when you speak of the wolf, you'll see his tail}} “when you speak of the wolf, you'll see his tail”, {{lit|when you speak of the wolf, you'll see his tail}} Literally, “when you speak of the wolf, you'll see his tail” Head templates: {{fr-phrase}} quand on parle du loup, on en voit la queue

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"quand on parle du loup, on en voit la queue" meaning in French

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