si ma tante en avait, on l'appellerait mon oncle

French

Etymology

Literally, “if my aunt had some [the word couilles is implied], she'd be called my uncle”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /si ma tɑ̃t ɑ̃.n‿a.vɛ | ɔ̃ l‿a.pɛl.ʁɛ mɔ̃.n‿ɔ̃kl/

Proverb

si ma tante en avait, on l’appellerait mon oncle

1. (vulgar) if my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle; if wishes were horses, beggars would ride

   Synonym: avec des si on mettrait Paris en bouteille