un homme et un chat
The phrase "a man and a cat" in French is un homme et un chat.
This phrase is used to describe the presence of one male human and one small domesticated carnivorous mammal.
Which one should you use?
While un homme et un chat is the standard way to express this, you may encounter variations like Un gars et un chat or Un mec et un chat depending on the level of casualness. In Quebec, the phrase can also be expressed as Un homme pis un chat.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, you can say Un homme pis un chat.
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Examples in context
- Je vois un homme et un chat dans la rue.I see a man and a cat in the street.
- Je vois un homme et un chat dans le parc.I see a man and a cat in the park.
- Il y a un homme et un chat sur la photo.There is a man and a cat in the photo.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are looking at an old painting in a museum.
- ManonRegarde ce tableau, Lucas.Look at this painting, Lucas.
- LucasQu'est-ce qu'il y a dessus ?What is on it?
- ManonC'est juste un homme et un chat.It is just a man and a cat.
- LucasAh, c'est très joli.Ah, it is very pretty.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chat, et, homme, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
