English–French

“european roach” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/gaʁdɔ̃/

Example

J'ai pêché un gardon au bord du lac.

I caught a European roach by the lake.

Illustration for gardon (european roach)

How to say “european roach” in French

“European roach” in French is gardon.

A small, slightly flattened silver fish near the surface of calm, shallow freshwater.

Full entry for gardon: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gardon

La rivière est pleine de gardons au printemps.

The river is full of roach in the spring.

Tips for using gardon

  • Gardon is masculine, so the usual forms are un gardon and le gardon.

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