How do you pronounce 'Duck' and 'canard'?

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What is an example sentence for Duck in French?

English: "The duck paddled calmly across the pond." | French: "Le canard a pagayé calmement sur l'étang."

noun · verb

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duck Meaning in French (duck signification en français)

Q: What is 'canard' called in English?

'canard' in English is called "Duck". Duck refers to: Un oiseau aquatique commun avec un bec large, des pattes courtes et des pieds palmés, connu pour nager et plonger.

nouncanard

verbse baisser

Synonymes:oiepalmipède

canard in English:duck

Phonetic:kanar

Plural: ducks

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de duck en français est canard, se baisser. (Un oiseau aquatique commun avec un bec large, des pattes courtes et des pieds palmés, connu pour nager et plonger.)

Concept Illustration

Duck visual illustration - Meaning in French (canard)

Visual representation of "duck"

Definitions of Duck

1
noun
canard
A common waterbird with a broad bill, short legs, and webbed feet, known for swimming and diving.
Un oiseau aquatique commun avec un bec large, des pattes courtes et des pieds palmés, connu pour nager et plonger.
2
verb
se baisser
To lower one's head or body quickly, typically to avoid being hit or seen.
Baisser rapidement la tête ou le corps, généralement pour éviter d'être frappé ou vu.
3
noun(informal)
canard
A score of zero by a batsman in a game of cricket.
Un score de zéro par un batteur dans un match de cricket.

Example Sentences

casual

“The duck paddled calmly across the pond.”

Le canard a pagayé calmement sur l'étang.

casual

“He had to duck quickly to avoid the flying ball.”

Il a dû se baisser rapidement pour éviter la balle volante.

casual

“The new player was out for a duck in his first match.”

Le nouveau joueur a été éliminé pour un canard lors de son premier match.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

oiepalmipède

In English:

waterfowl

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

voler

In English:

risestand up

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseducked

past participleducked

present participleducking

pluralducks

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

like a duck to wateridiom

To do something very easily and naturally.

duck outphrasal_verb

To leave quickly and often secretly.

duck and coverexpression

To take shelter by crouching down, especially during an emergency.