francia - inglaterra
Definition
A phrase representing the historical, cultural, and sporting rivalry between France and England, often used in the context of geopolitical relations or international competitions, particularly football and rugby.
Examples
La histórica rivalidad entre Francia e Inglaterra convierte cualquier partido en una pequeña guerra diplomática donde el orgullo nacional se mide en goles.
The historical rivalry between France and England turns any match into a small diplomatic war where national pride is measured in goals.
Se dice que la relación entre Francia e Inglaterra es como un matrimonio de mil años: básicamente no pueden vivir juntos, pero tampoco pueden dejar de discutir.
They say the relationship between France and England is like a thousand-year marriage: basically, they can't live together, but they can't stop arguing either.
En la cumbre, la tensión entre Francia e Inglaterra era suficiente para alimentar el Canal de la Mancha con pura electricidad estática.
At the summit, the tension between France and England was enough to power the English Channel with pure static electricity.