Aug 27 2005
Why are the French called ‘Frogs’?
This website gives a comprehensive overview in both English and French of possible sources of the nickname:
Of all the potential explanations given, I like this one best:
“Pushkin who refers to the French as frogs because when they say “quai, quai” it sounds like a croaking frog.”
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Why are the French called ‘Frogs’?

