Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Literally, “when one doesn't have a head, one has got legs”. Compare Danish hvad man ikke har i hovedet, må man have i benene.
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /kɑ̃.t‿ɔ̃ n‿a pa də tɛt ɔ̃.n‿a de ʒɑ̃b/, /kɑ̃.t‿ɔ̃ n‿a pɑ də tɛt ɔ̃.n‿a de ʒɑ̃b/
Proverb[edit]
quand on n’a pas de tête on a des jambes
- if one is forgetful or doesn't think ahead, one will have to walk more frequently