This ‘tongue in cheek’ expression is a basic comparison between the stream of human urine and that of cattle. Literally “raining like cows urinating” – we would say torrential rain. This expression comes from hunting in autumn and winter when the ponds freeze and ducks are forced to move to new streams and rivers – where they may inevitably get shot :/ 3. Literally translated as “duck cold” – it means a bitterly cold, bright and dry day. Literally translated to “it’s raining spears/ropes” – we would say “it’s raining cats and dogs”.Ī saying that dates back to the end of the 17th century, it is also quoted in Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. Freezing temperatures, flooding in many regions of the country and a heavy snowfall in Paris for the first time in 30 years. We thought we’d take a look at some weather related French phrases and what they really mean … The weather has been big news in France this month.
