English–French
“duck” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kanaʁ/
Example
Le canard nage sur l'eau.
The duck is swimming in the water.
How to say “duck” in French
“Duck” in French is canard.
A duck moving along calmly, like a false story traveling through conversation while appearing plausible.
Example sentences with canard
On a vu un canard sauvage près du lac.
We saw a wild duck near the lake.
Tips for using canard
- In its figurative sense, un canard usually sounds dismissive or skeptical rather than neutral for an unverified report.