2007-02-07 14:41:00 · 11 answers · asked by sally 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
That would be the French...
It's rather rude.
2007-02-07 14:44:37 · answer #1 · answered by Karen C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Froggies French
2016-12-11 15:15:06 · answer #2 · answered by dymke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Froggies or just Frogs is an insulting term for Frenchmen - usualy used by the British (and other Commonwealth) people. It is MUCH MUCH older that WWI and goes back at least as far as the 100 Years War in the 14th and 15th Centuries!!! It comes from eating frogs legs of course!
It can be used for all Frenchmen - not just soldiers.
2007-02-07 15:15:27 · answer #3 · answered by Tirant 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It dates from at least the 1850's and was also Frogs, implied as "frog legs" were a popular French food. Edible frogs
are often called "French frogs." and this was how the term got started as calling the French "Frog eaters" even "toad eaters".
Be assured that the terms were not that popular until after WWI but they existed. But that is another story, answer.
Oh, only "River frogs' are eaten, green with black spots, and only young frogs are worth the effort.
2007-02-07 15:32:40 · answer #4 · answered by cruisingyeti 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The French.
2007-02-07 14:47:53 · answer #5 · answered by irish_giant 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before the Navy Seals there were the Frog men could this refer to them.
2007-02-07 14:44:45 · answer #6 · answered by conundrum_dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi as to the answerer to your question. The term is meant for the french solder's in WWI.
I hope that helps you.
2007-02-07 14:48:29 · answer #7 · answered by Young Will 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that society has been totally screwed up. There is nothing wrong in my book by using the terms "Sir" and "Ma'am". To me using those terms show that you have respect for people and you had a good upbringing. I am a 27 year old mother of a 1 and 5 year. I teach my kids to show respect as my parents and grandmother taught my sister and I. I am professional and I use those terms daily. But, throughout my whole life including high school, college, and now I have come into contact with people will say,"You don't have to call by that. You make me feel old!!" I really think that is said to say to a young person who is practicing good manners. I tell people that My grandmother would have a fit if she knew i was not mining my p's and q's. I address my own children in those terms, because you have to practice what you preach. Don't let ignorant people make you feel bad for doing the right thing.
2016-05-24 05:21:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as many said its avery old term for the French ( they called the English Roastbeefs)
and as one other said, frogmen.....the Underwated Demolition Teams....were the fathers of todays Navy Seals........SCUBA trained combat engineers that would swim up to enemy beaches and blow up obstacles for the landings coming the next day
2007-02-08 01:56:56 · answer #9 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The French? They are known as frogs by the british due to their cuisine...
2007-02-07 14:44:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Slang for French people. I think because they eat frogs' legs in their culture.
2007-02-07 14:44:50 · answer #11 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋