Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Literally, “if there are no thrushes, we'll eat blackbirds”.
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /fot də ɡʁiv | ɔ̃ mɑ̃ʒ de mɛʁl/
Proverb[edit]
faute de grives on mange des merles
- beggars can't be choosers, half a loaf is better than none
