What is the art of speaking nothing by french politicians called la langue de bois or dans sa poche au chat?

The French expression for the art of speaking nothing, or speaking in a way that avoids saying anything meaningful, is "la langue de bois". This literally translates to "wooden tongue", referring to the way politicians can sound like they are just repeating empty phrases or clichés, lacking any real substance.

"Dans sa poche au chat" is not directly related to the art of speaking nothing. It is a common expression meaning "to keep something secret" or "to hide something", suggesting someone is keeping information close to their chest.

While "dans sa poche au chat" can be used to describe a politician who is not transparent about their intentions, it's not the primary expression for describing the art of speaking nothing.

"La langue de bois" is the most common and accurate phrase to describe this political tactic.