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Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Kids wearing easter bunny ears running in a field

Discover this mystery rabbit-themed French saying

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Published Monday 23 March 2026 - 11:30 Modified Wednesday 25 March 2026 - 16:28

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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 a rabbit illustrates an expression that you might say when running very fast.

Can you guess the French phrase?

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A) Courir comme un lapin (literally: to run like a rabbit)

Take a look at our handy language guide to find out exactly what this idiom means, alongside even more rabbit-themed French expressions.

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