French phrase

Pierre, papier, ciseaux !

Meaning

Rock, paper, scissors!

When to use it

A lighthearted way to settle a small dispute. It is commonly used to choose who starts or assign roles.

Example dialogue

On ne sait pas qui commence, Pierre, papier, ciseaux !

We don't know who starts, so let's play rock, paper, scissors!

Bravo, tu as gagné.

Great, you won.

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