I see London, I see France

phrase

Indicates that a person's underwear is showing.

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Meanings

phrase
  1. humorousinformalIndicates that a person's underwear is showing.

    “I see London, I see France!” a voice from behind Imo teased. She straightened up quickly to tug her dress down and turned to see Glennis.

    2010, Julie Cannon, Mater Biscuit, page 239

Origin

From a children's rhyme: "I see London, I see France, I can see your underpants".

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Cite this entry
APA

I see London, I see France. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/I%20see%20London%2C%20I%20see%20France

MLA

“I see London, I see France.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/I%20see%20London%2C%20I%20see%20France. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “I see London, I see France,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/I%20see%20London%2C%20I%20see%20France.

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