Learning French

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

AI-generated image of two pigs hugging and laughing

Discover this mystery pig-themed French saying

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Published Wednesday 03 December 2025 - 08:00 Modified Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 14:53

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The French love using idioms in everyday conversations, however these unique sayings can sound completely bizarre when translated literally into English.

It is useful to understand their figurative meaning to avoid confusion when chatting with locals.

This particular example featuring pigs illustrates an expression that you might say to indicate that you have a close friendship with someone.

Can you guess the French phrase?

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A) Copains comme cochons (literally: friends like pigs)

Take a look at our handy language guide to find out exactly what this idiom means, how to use it and discover some more fruity expressions.

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