Significado
People will take advantage of a lack of supervision.
Contexto cultural
Used frequently in corporate culture to bond over the absence of management. Commonly understood and used in the same context as in France.
Use it playfully
Don't use it to be mean. It's a lighthearted observation.
Watch your register
Avoid in very formal written reports.
Significado
People will take advantage of a lack of supervision.
Use it playfully
Don't use it to be mean. It's a lighthearted observation.
Watch your register
Avoid in very formal written reports.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb.
Quand le chat n'est pas là, les souris ______.
The proverb is 'les souris dansent'.
Which situation is appropriate for this proverb?
When is it best to use this phrase?
It describes behavior when supervision is absent.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
2 ejerciciosQuand le chat n'est pas là, les souris ______.
The proverb is 'les souris dansent'.
When is it best to use this phrase?
It describes behavior when supervision is absent.
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Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasNo, it is generally considered a lighthearted, common proverb.
Yes, but only if you have a friendly relationship.
Frases relacionadas
Avoir le champ libre
synonymTo have free rein.
Faire la fête
similarTo party.
